Categorizations: meaning, definitions and examples

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categorizations

[ˌkadəɡərɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Noun}

The act of categorizing or classifying things according to shared qualities or characteristics.

Word	Description / Examples
categorizations	Best for academic or formal settings when discussing the process of organizing items into categories based on specific criteria. The categorizations of these books are based on their genres. Her research focuses on the categorizations of different species of birds.
classification	Used broadly in scientific, academic, or systematic contexts to describe the action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics. The classification of plants is essential for understanding biodiversity. He specializes in the classification of historical artifacts.
sorting	Commonly used in both informal and formal settings to describe arranging items in a particular order, such as numerically, alphabetically, or by category. The sorting of these documents will take some time. He is sorting the emails by date.
grouping	Best for informal or general use when placing items together based on common features. It is simpler and less specific than categorizations or classifications. Let's do the grouping of these files by their type. She is responsible for the grouping of students for the project.

The categorizations of books in the library help patrons find what they're looking for more easily.
The categorizations of products on the website make it easier for customers to navigate and make purchases.

The word comes from the Greek 'kategoria,' which means to declare or assert something.
In Latin, 'categorization' evolved from 'categorisat,' which also refers to grouping or classifying.
The suffix '-ation' indicates an action or process, showing that categorization is an active task.

In biology, categorization is fundamental for classifying organisms into species, genera, and families.
The process is crucial in data science, where efficient categorization allows for better information retrieval and analysis.
Psychologists study how people categorize objects and experiences, which helps us understand perception and memory.

Teachers often use categorization techniques to help students organize information in subjects like science and history.
Bloom's Taxonomy is a famous educational framework that categorizes learning objectives into levels of complexity.
Categorization aids in reading comprehension by allowing students to categorize main ideas and supporting details.

In literature, authors often categorize characters as heroes, villains, or sidekicks to establish clear roles in stories.
Genres are a form of categorization in literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, helping readers choose what to read.
Book series may categorize stories into sub-genres, like fantasy adventure or mystery thrillers, guiding readers to their interests.

In computer science, algorithms can automatically categorize data, enhancing efficiency in data management.
Search engines use complex algorithms to categorize content, helping users find relevant information quickly.
Machine learning utilizes categorization to train models, allowing computers to recognize patterns and make predictions.

Translations of the word "categorizations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 categorizações

🇮🇳 श्रेणियाँ

🇩🇪 Kategorisierungen

🇮🇩 kategorisasi

🇺🇦 категоризації

🇵🇱 kategoryzacje

🇯🇵 分類

🇫🇷 catégorisations

🇪🇸 categorizaciones

🇹🇷 kategoriler

🇰🇷 분류

🇸🇦 تصنيفات

🇨🇿 kategorizace

🇸🇰 kategorizácie

🇨🇳 分类

🇸🇮 kategorizacije

🇮🇸 flokkanir

🇰🇿 санаттау

🇬🇪 კატეგორიები

🇦🇿 kateqoriyalar

🇲🇽 categorizaciones