Categorize: meaning, definitions and examples

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categorize

[ ˈkatɪɡəˌraɪz ]

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in a sentence

To place in a particular category or group based on shared characteristics or features. It involves sorting or classifying things into different groups or classes.

Synonyms

classify, group, sort

Examples of usage

She categorized the books based on their genre.
The data was categorized into different age groups for analysis.

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in a sentence

A group or class in which things are placed based on shared characteristics or features.

Synonyms

class, division, group

Examples of usage

The books were divided into different categories on the shelf.
The items were organized into specific categorizes for easy access.

Translations

Translations of the word "categorize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 categorizar

🇮🇳 वर्गीकृत करना

🇩🇪 kategorisieren

🇮🇩 mengategorikan

🇺🇦 категоризувати

🇵🇱 kategoryzować

🇯🇵 カテゴリ分けする

🇫🇷 catégoriser

🇪🇸 categorizar

🇹🇷 kategorize etmek

🇰🇷 분류하다

🇸🇦 تصنيف

🇨🇿 kategorizovat

🇸🇰 kategorizovať

🇨🇳 分类

🇸🇮 kategorizirati

🇮🇸 flokka

🇰🇿 жіктеу

🇬🇪 კატეგორიზაცია

🇦🇿 kateqoriyalaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 categorizar

Word origin

The word 'categorize' originated from the Latin word 'categoria', which means a class or division. The concept of categorization has been present in human societies for centuries, as it helps in organizing information and objects efficiently. The modern use of 'categorize' in English dates back to the 18th century, with its roots in philosophical and scientific discussions on classification and taxonomy.