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categorization

noun

Simple meaning

Distributing things into classes or categories of the same type.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

kætəɡɚɪˈzeɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. The basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories

  2. The act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

  3. The process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes.

  4. A group of people or things arranged by class or category

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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This meaning: The basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories

Used this way, categorization is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • categorynounDerived noun · specialist

    A collection of things sharing a common attribute.

  • categoricaladjectiveDerived adjective

    Related to The basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories.

  • categoricallyadverbDerived adverb

    In an unqualified manner.

  • categorizeverbDerived verb

    Place into or assign to a category.

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Synonyms

Sense: basic cognitive process of arranging into classes

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