categorization (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌkætəɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of placing something into a specific group or category based on shared characteristics.
Examples
The categorization of animals into mammals, reptiles, and birds is a fundamental concept in biology.
Effective categorization of customer feedback helps businesses identify areas for improvement.
The museum's categorization system made it easy to find artifacts from the ancient Egyptian period.
How to Use categorization
- categorization of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifying what is being placed into categories. — "The categorization of these species is still debated among scientists."
- categorization system (collocation)
- A method or framework used for grouping things. — "We need to implement a better categorization system for our product inventory."
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