Categorization
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.
Often appears as...
- categorization process
- categorization system
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Academic
noun
The stage in data processing where information is classified into predefined categories.
In computer science, categorization is crucial in creating algorithms for machine learning.
Often appears as...
- data categorization
- algorithm categorization
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Technical
noun
The action of assigning someone or something to a certain category, usually in an oversimplified way.
His categorization of people based on their profession is a bit judgemental.
Often appears as...
- stereotypical categorization
- judgemental categorization
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.
Often appears as...
- categorization process
- categorization system
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The stage in data processing where information is classified into predefined categories.
In computer science, categorization is crucial in creating algorithms for machine learning.
Often appears as...
- data categorization
- algorithm categorization
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The action of assigning someone or something to a certain category, usually in an oversimplified way.
His categorization of people based on their profession is a bit judgemental.
Often appears as...
- stereotypical categorization
- judgemental categorization
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Use
Categorization is often used in academic writing to discuss grouping based on research and facts.
His thesis included a categorization of ancient artifacts.
Pro Tip 2/2Neutral Tone
When used in general contexts, 'categorization' implies a neutral, unbiased sorting of items or ideas.
The categorization of books in the library makes finding topics easy.
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Use
Categorization is often used in academic writing to discuss grouping based on research and facts.
His thesis included a categorization of ancient artifacts.
Pro Tip 2/2Neutral Tone
When used in general contexts, 'categorization' implies a neutral, unbiased sorting of items or ideas.
The categorization of books in the library makes finding topics easy.
Pro Tip 1/2Academic Use
Categorization is often used in academic writing to discuss grouping based on research and facts.
His thesis included a categorization of ancient artifacts.
Pro Tip 2/2Neutral Tone
When used in general contexts, 'categorization' implies a neutral, unbiased sorting of items or ideas.
The categorization of books in the library makes finding topics easy.
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arrangementclassificationcodificationgrouplabelorganizationsortsystematizationtaxonomy
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in the attempt to make scientific discoveries every problem is an opportunity and the more difficult the problem the greater will be the importance of its solution now this brings me to a basic categorization in the way
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E.O. Wilson: Advice to...
In the attempt to make scientific discoveries, every problem is an opportunity, and the more difficult the problem, the greater will be the importance of its solution. Now this brings me to a basic categorization
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The Battle for the Soul...
okay subtle and annoying but not too bad what else in 2015 google's photo categorization software was found to be labeling black people as guerrillas oh that's pretty bad but it was six years ago
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Advice to young...
in the attempt to make scientific discoveries every problem is an opportunity and the more difficult the problem the greater will be the importance of its solution now this brings me to a basic categorization in the way
Video examples
E.O. Wilson: Advice to...
In the attempt to make scientific discoveries, every problem is an opportunity, and the more difficult the problem, the greater will be the importance of its solution. Now this brings me to a basic categorization
Video examples
The Battle for the Soul...
okay subtle and annoying but not too bad what else in 2015 google's photo categorization software was found to be labeling black people as guerrillas oh that's pretty bad but it was six years ago
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Robert D. Hare
Canadian Psychologist
Measurement and categorization are, of course, fundamental to any scientific endeavor, but the implications of being able to identify psychopaths are as much practical as academic. To put it simply, if we can't spot them, we are doomed to be their victims, both as individuals and as a society.
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Kerby Jean-Raymond
American Designer
The work of black creatives seems to always get undermined in one way or another, and that's what this new generation is actively changing by speaking up. We aren't accepting group categorization and group classifications to describe our work anymore - it just leads to group dismissal.
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Neri Oxman
American Architect
I loathe categorization. I cherish my independence, and I treasure chivalry. I live just fine with ambiguity, and I welcome a good quarrel about all things designed or grown - except for when men misnomer 'confident' with 'poised' and 'passionate' with 'feisty.' I work hard.
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Ted Waitt
American Businessman
We think the right categorization for digital devices is something you hold in your hand, a mobile-type product, and something you sit two feet away from.
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Robert Morgan
American Poet
You have to really dive deep back into yourself and get rid of so much modern analytical categorization. It's one of the great things poetry does.
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Chris Ware
American Artist
I believe that the development of language - of naming, categorization, conceptualization - destroys our ability to see as we age.
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Tony Hawk
American Athlete
I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.
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Rick Moody
American Novelist
I have worked really hard to defy categorization, to break down a taxonomy whenever it comes my way.
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Dwight Yoakam
American Musician
Musicians exist independent of any of the marketing terms or the categorization.
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Edward Zwick
American Director
One resists categorization at one's peril.
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Robert D. Hare
Canadian Psychologist
Measurement and categorization are, of course, fundamental to any scientific endeavor, but the implications of being able to identify psychopaths are as much practical as academic. To put it simply, if we can't spot them, we are doomed to be their victims, both as individuals and as a society.
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Kerby Jean-Raymond
American Designer
The work of black creatives seems to always get undermined in one way or another, and that's what this new generation is actively changing by speaking up. We aren't accepting group categorization and group classifications to describe our work anymore - it just leads to group dismissal.
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Neri Oxman
American Architect
I loathe categorization. I cherish my independence, and I treasure chivalry. I live just fine with ambiguity, and I welcome a good quarrel about all things designed or grown - except for when men misnomer 'confident' with 'poised' and 'passionate' with 'feisty.' I work hard.
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Ted Waitt
American Businessman
We think the right categorization for digital devices is something you hold in your hand, a mobile-type product, and something you sit two feet away from.
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Robert Morgan
American Poet
You have to really dive deep back into yourself and get rid of so much modern analytical categorization. It's one of the great things poetry does.
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Chris Ware
American Artist
I believe that the development of language - of naming, categorization, conceptualization - destroys our ability to see as we age.
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Tony Hawk
American Athlete
I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.
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Rick Moody
American Novelist
I have worked really hard to defy categorization, to break down a taxonomy whenever it comes my way.
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Dwight Yoakam
American Musician
Musicians exist independent of any of the marketing terms or the categorization.
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Edward Zwick
American Director
One resists categorization at one's peril.
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