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Definition class in American English

class noun

noun
/klæs/

Differences between American and British English: class

In both the U.S. and the U.K., a class is usually a group of students who are learning together: Jill and I were in the same class in fifth grade. In the U.S., you can also use class to mean a group of students who all finished high school or college in a particular year: Tim was in the class of 1998. In the U.S., class is also used to mean a course of instruction in a particular subject: a class in business administration. The usual British word for this is course: a course in business administration. Class can also mean one of the periods in the school day when a group of students are taught: What time is your next class? British speakers usually use lesson in this meaning, but American speakers do not.

1

a group of students who are taught together

Example

Do you like the other kids in your class?

Example

My biology teacher is taking our class to the Boston Aquarium.

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class dean’s list form
1.1

a period of time during which a group of students is taught together

Example

I have classes all afternoon.

Example

We had to write an essay in class.

Example

I'll be in my French class at noon.

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after-school assembly class
Example

I go to my art class on Mondays.

Example

You could join an exercise class at your local health club.

Example

I've started taking classes at the community college.

Example

Since getting her degree in 1986, she has taught English classes for adults.

1.3

a group of people who finish a course of study together in the same year

Example

He attended his class reunion at Cornell University.

Example

He graduated with the class of '87.

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class dean’s list form
2

one of the groups into which people in a society are divided according to their family background, education, job, or income

Example

Garcia is a candidate who appeals to people of all classes.

Example

Craftsmen of the period clearly belonged to a lower-middle class.

Example

Women from all social classes attend the courses.

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above your station background beginnings
2.1

the existence of differences that cause people to be divided into different social groups

Example

the relationship between social class and educational achievement

Example

A rigid class system still prevails throughout the country.

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above your station background beginnings
Example

The race has competitions for ten classes of boats.

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type category kind
4

one of the standards of service available to someone traveling by train, airplane, etc.

Example

A man sitting in first class started the argument.

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class coach first class
5

one of the groups into which people are divided in a competition

Example

Andrews won her class by a massive 10-minute margin.

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army board body
6

the natural ability to choose the best thing or behave in the most appropriate way in every situation

Example

I'll say this much for him: he's got class.

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skill talent ability
7

one of the levels that a university degree qualification is divided into according to how well you do in your final examinations. The levels are first class, second class, and third class.

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2.1 2.2 A.A.
Definition class in American English

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