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| classic |
typical of a class or category; serving as an example against which others are judged. [1/4 definitions] |
| classify |
to assign (something) to a particular category or group. [1/2 definitions] |
| discriminate |
to judge or treat someone unfairly because he or she belongs to a particular group or category of people (usually followed by "against"). [1/2 definitions] |
| primate |
any animal in the category of mammals that includes humans, monkeys, apes, and some smaller, simpler animals. Most primates have large brains and flexible hands. |
| variety |
a particular type within a category. [1/3 definitions] |
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