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-A device class defines how the entity is represented in the [dashboard](/dashboards/). This can be modified in the [customize section](/docs/configuration/customizing-devices/). For example, different states may be represented by different icons, colors, or text.
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+A device class is a measurement categorization in Home Assistant. It influences how the entity is represented in the [dashboard](/dashboards/). This can be modified in the [customize section](/docs/configuration/customizing-devices/). For example, different states may be represented by different icons, colors, or text.
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