Categorization

usgb/ˌkætəɡərəˈzeɪʃn/
noun

The action or process of placing things into groups based on their similarities.

The categorization of species based on their physical characteristics is fundamental in biology.
Visual representation of "categorization" - The action or process of placing things into groups based on their similarities.

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  • categorization process
  • categorization system

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Academic Use

Categorization is often used in academic writing to discuss grouping based on research and facts.

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His thesis included a categorization of ancient artifacts.
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When used in general contexts, 'categorization' implies a neutral, unbiased sorting of items or ideas.

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The categorization of books in the library makes finding topics easy.
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