category

noun
UK: /ˈkætɪɡəri/
US: /ˈkætɪɡɔːri/

  1. A group of things that are similar in some way.

    1. Apples are in the fruit category.
    2. This category includes many different types of electronic devices for kids.

  2. A division or class of things.

    1. What category does this fall into?
    2. The students are divided into categories based on their academic achievements.

  3. A set of people or things grouped together because they have something in common.

    1. She fits into the young professional category.
    2. This project falls into the category of environmental conservation initiatives.

Synonyms

class group type kind sort division

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "category" in English means: A group of things that are similar in some way., A division or class of things., A set of people or things grouped together because they have something in common..

The phonetic transcription of "category" is /ˈkætɪɡəri/ in British English and /ˈkætɪɡɔːri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "category": class, group, type, kind, sort, division.

Example usage of "category": "Apples are in the fruit category.". More examples on the page.