categorize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkætəɡəˌraɪz/

Definition

To place or classify something into a particular group or category based on shared characteristics.

Examples

• We need to categorize these expenses to understand our spending habits.

• The software automatically categorizes emails into different folders.

• Scientists are trying to categorize all known species of insects.

How to Use categorize

categorize into (prepositional phrase)

To place something into a specific group or classification. — "The system categorizes the files into 'urgent' and 'non-urgent' folders."

categorize by (prepositional phrase)

To classify items based on a particular characteristic or criterion. — "Students were asked to categorize the animals by their habitat."

Synonyms of categorize

Words with a similar meaning to categorize:

• sort
• classify
• group
• organize

Antonyms of categorize

Words with the opposite meaning to categorize:

• disorganize
• scatter

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