reclassification

/riˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of putting something into a different category or group.
    • A reclassification of the data helped scientists see new patterns.
    • The company announced a reclassification of its job titles.
    • The reclassification of the planet Pluto made it a dwarf planet.
  2. A change in the official status or rank of something.
    • The reclassification of the building as a historic site protected it from demolition.
    • After the reclassification, the drug became available without a prescription.
    • The athlete's reclassification to a higher weight class surprised everyone.
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