Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
What is the classification of vs. How is xxx classified
English answer:
How is XXX classified (here)
English term
What is the classification of vs. How is xxx classified
How is the connective discourse marker ‘yet’ classified and how does it compare with other similar expressions*?
Or perhaps I should say: What is the classification of...
Which one sounds better, more natural in academic work?
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Michael Powers (PhD)
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| 5 | How is XXX classified |
Manuel Plaza
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Charlie Bavington
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Dec 30, 2008 03:03: Michael Powers (PhD) changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
Dec 30, 2008 03:04: Michael Powers (PhD) changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/50485">lafresita (X)'s</a> old entry - "What is the classification of vs. How is xxx classified"" to ""How is XXX classified (here)""
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United States
US Court Cert. 1980 Ph.D. 1981
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
What is the classification?
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Note added at 3 mins (2003-11-07 11:32:02 GMT)
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If you were to ask how it is classified, you would be asking for the actual methodology to determine the classification.
When you ask what the classification is, you are asking for the answer itself and not the methodology.
Mike :)
Spain
20 years in international programs
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain) 
Works in: French to Spanish, English to Spanish
How is XXX classified
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Note added at 2003-11-07 11:32:38 (GMT)
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Another option would be:
What is the current classification of...
Hassle-free translations for busy people
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English
(comment)
If not, then I wouldn't.
and you could just call it "The classification of the CDM 'yet', and a comparison with...."
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