Don't you ever use the word "classification" with the meaning of "standings"?
I'm attaching a pic taken from the Facebook page of the Giro d'Italia.
Do you find the use of the word "classification" correct in this case'
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teal lime Do you find the use of the word "classification" correct in this case' Yes, "classification" is correct in this context of sporting results.
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teal limeDo you find the use of the word "classification" correct in this case'
Yes, "classification" is correct in this context of sporting results.
It must be a British English convention. American English uses "rankings" or "ratings".