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+def classify(number):
+    if number < 1:
+        raise ValueError("Classification is only possible for positive integers.")
+
+    # Calculate aliquot sum
+    aliquot_sum = 0
+    for i in range(1, number):
+        if number % i == 0:
+            aliquot_sum += i
+
+    # Determine classification
+    if aliquot_sum == number:
+        return "perfect"
+    elif aliquot_sum > number:
+        return "abundant"
+    else:
+        return "deficient"