categorize

verb
UK: /ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.aɪz/
US: /ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.aɪz/

  1. To divide things into groups according to their type.

    1. We can categorize books by genre.
    2. The library helps categorize information so patrons can easily find it.

  2. To consider something as part of a particular category.

    1. I categorize her as a close friend.
    2. Critics categorize this author's work as postmodern due to its experimental nature.

Synonyms

classify tag label group index arrange sort
categorize adjective

  1. Arranged in categories.

    1. The categorized list is easy to read.
    2. We reviewed the categorized data to discover any significant trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "categorize" in English means: To divide things into groups according to their type., To consider something as part of a particular category..

The phonetic transcription of "categorize" is /ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.aɪz/ in British English and /ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.aɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "categorize": classify, tag, label, group, index, arrange, sort.

Example usage of "categorize": "We can categorize books by genre.". More examples on the page.