Uncategorized: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncategorized
[ ʌnˈkætɪɡəˌraɪzd ]
general
Not categorized or sorted into a particular group or classification.
Synonyms
unclassified, unsorted, unspecified.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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uncategorized |
Used when items have not yet been assigned to a specific category or group, often in digital or organizational contexts such as blogs or databases.
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unclassified |
Often referenced in the context of information or documents that have not been given a specific classification level, particularly in military or governmental settings. Can imply a general lack of confidentiality.
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unsorted |
Refers to items that have not been organized or arranged in any particular order. Commonly used for physical objects, digital files, or lists.
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unspecified |
Describes something that has not been clearly defined or detailed, often used when details are missing or intentionally not provided.
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Examples of usage
- It is important to ensure that all items are categorized correctly.
- The uncategorized documents were difficult to locate in the filing system.
- The uncategorized emails were causing confusion among the team.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncategorized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não categorizado
🇮🇳 अवर्गीकृत
🇩🇪 unkategorisiert
🇮🇩 tidak terklasifikasi
🇺🇦 некатегоризований
🇵🇱 niezaklasyfikowany
🇯🇵 未分類
🇫🇷 non catégorisé
🇪🇸 no categorizado
🇹🇷 sınıflandırılmamış
🇰🇷 분류되지 않음
🇸🇦 غير مصنف
🇨🇿 nekategorizovaný
🇸🇰 nekategorizovaný
🇨🇳 未分类
🇸🇮 nekategoriziran
🇮🇸 óflokkaður
🇰🇿 санатталмаған
🇬🇪 არასაკანონოდ
🇦🇿 kateqoriyaya aid deyil
🇲🇽 no categorizado
Etymology
The word 'uncategorized' is formed by combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with the word 'categorized'. The concept of categorization has been present in human societies for centuries, as a way to organize and make sense of the world around us. In modern times, with the rise of digital information and data, the need for categorization has become even more important in various fields such as libraries, databases, and online content.
See also: categorizations, categorized, categorizer, categorizing, recategorize.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,068, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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