class

/k-l-æ-s/

class, grade, part

1. Noun

a unit in object-oriented programming that defines a set of properties and methods

Common Phrases

  • class definitionthe structure of a class
  • class instancean object created from a class
  • class methoda function defined within a class

Example Sentences

  • A class in programming contains variables and functions.

    Beginner
  • She created a class to represent a car in her code.

    Beginner
  • Every class can have multiple instances called objects.

    Beginner
  • He is learning how to create a class for a game character.

    Intermediate
  • The class hierarchy in this framework is complex and requires careful design.

    Intermediate
  • Inheritance allows one class to use properties from another class.

    Intermediate
  • The class structure must be optimized for performance in large-scale applications.

    Advanced
  • Polymorphism enables different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    Advanced
  • Design patterns like Singleton restrict a class to have only one instance.

    Advanced
2. NounnonePlural: classes

A legal action brought by a group of people with similar claims

Common Phrases

  • class action lawsuitA legal proceeding involving a group of people with similar claims
  • file a class actionTo initiate a legal case on behalf of a group
  • class action settlementA resolution of a group legal claim

Example Sentences

  • The class action was filed against the company.

    Beginner
  • Many employees joined the class to seek compensation.

    Beginner
  • The court dismissed the class due to insufficient evidence.

    Beginner
  • The judge approved the class action settlement.

    Intermediate
  • Class actions often require a certified representative.

    Intermediate
  • The class action targeted environmental violations.

    Intermediate
  • The class action lawsuit highlighted significant corporate misconduct.

    Advanced
  • Class certification requires meeting strict legal standards.

    Advanced
  • The class action's outcome set a precedent for similar cases.

    Advanced
3. NounnonePlural: classes

a rank or category in a system of classification

Common Phrases

  • class schedulea list of classes a student is enrolled in
  • class rankinga student's position relative to peers in academic performance
  • class assignmenta task given to students during a class session

Example Sentences

  • The teacher divided the class into groups for the project.

    Beginner
  • Our class starts at 9 AM every Monday.

    Beginner
  • She missed the class because of illness.

    Beginner
  • The class discussion revealed significant differences in opinions.

    Intermediate
  • He was promoted to a higher class in the military.

    Intermediate
  • This species belongs to the class Mammalia.

    Intermediate
  • The classification system uses multiple classes to categorize data.

    Advanced
  • In object-oriented programming, a class defines an object's properties.

    Advanced
  • The socioeconomic class structure influences access to resources.

    Advanced
4. NounPlural: classes

a type or kind of something

Common Phrases

  • first classfirst class
  • business classbusiness class
  • class actionclass action

Example Sentences

  • This is a class of apples.

    Beginner
  • The car has a luxury class.

    Beginner
  • She bought a first-class ticket.

    Beginner
  • The class of materials determines their properties.

    Intermediate
  • He belongs to a rare class of athletes.

    Intermediate
  • The class of solutions is limited here.

    Intermediate
  • In mathematics, a class can be a collection of sets.

    Advanced
  • The class of NP-complete problems is well-defined.

    Advanced
  • Her research explores the class of quantum algorithms.

    Advanced
5. NounnonePlural: classes

a group of students who are taught together by a teacher

Common Phrases

  • take a classto participate in a class
  • attend a classto go to a class
  • class schedulea timetable of classes

Example Sentences

  • I have a class at 10 AM.

    Beginner
  • The teacher wrote on the board.

    Beginner
  • Students in the class are quiet.

    Beginner
  • She enrolled in a cooking class.

    Intermediate
  • The class discussion was very engaging.

    Intermediate
  • He missed the class due to illness.

    Intermediate
  • The university offers a wide range of classes.

    Advanced
  • Attending class regularly is essential for success.

    Advanced
  • The professor divided the class into groups for a project.

    Advanced
6. NounPlural: classes

a division of society based on wealth, education, or occupation

Common Phrases

  • working classworking class
  • class divideclass divide
  • class consciousnessclass consciousness

Example Sentences

  • She belongs to a higher class in society.

    Beginner
  • The teacher explained the class system in history.

    Beginner
  • In many countries, class determines access to education.

    Beginner
  • The novel explores the tensions between different classes.

    Intermediate
  • Urbanization often blurs traditional class boundaries.

    Intermediate
  • Class mobility remains a challenge in modern economies.

    Intermediate
  • Marxist theory emphasizes the role of class struggle in history.

    Advanced
  • The documentary critiques how class intersects with race and gender.

    Advanced
  • Sociologists debate whether class is becoming obsolete in digital economies.

    Advanced
7. NounPlural: classes

a group of people or things with similar characteristics

Common Phrases

  • class scheduleclass schedule
  • class assignmentclass assignment
  • class meetingclass meeting

Example Sentences

  • She is in the same class as me.

    Beginner
  • The teacher divided the class into groups.

    Beginner
  • This class is about science.

    Beginner
  • The class of endangered species requires attention.

    Intermediate
  • He belongs to a different social class.

    Intermediate
  • This class is more challenging than the previous one.

    Intermediate
  • The class of mammals includes humans, whales, and bats.

    Advanced
  • Her research focuses on the class dynamics in post-industrial societies.

    Advanced
  • The class of problems in computational complexity theory is vast.

    Advanced
8.

A level or stage in a system of education, such as first grade or second grade.

Common Phrases

  • grade schoolelementary and secondary school
  • grade levelthe educational level a student is in
  • grade point averagea numerical representation of academic performance

Example Sentences

  • She is in the third grade.

    Beginner
  • My brother started first grade last month.

    Beginner
  • The teacher wrote the grade on the test.

    Beginner
  • Students in higher grades learn more complex math.

    Intermediate
  • The school has grades from kindergarten to twelfth grade.

    Intermediate
  • Parents often compare their child's grade level to peers.

    Intermediate
  • The university's grading system is highly competitive.

    Advanced
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9.

a category used to classify words based on their function in a sentence

Common Phrases

  • parts of speechgrammatical categories
  • a part ofa component of
  • play a part incontribute to

Example Sentences

  • Nouns are a part of speech.

    Beginner
  • Verbs are another part of speech.

    Beginner
  • Learning the parts of speech helps with grammar.

    Beginner
  • Understanding the different parts of speech improves writing skills.

    Intermediate
  • Each part of speech has a specific role in a sentence.

    Intermediate
  • Teachers often use charts to explain parts of speech.

    Intermediate
  • The part of speech determines how a word functions grammatically.

    Advanced
  • In some languages, the part of speech can change based on context.

    Advanced
  • Linguists analyze parts of speech to understand language structure.

    Advanced
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part(/pɑːrt/)