Categorize Meaning in English
word
Definition
To put things or people into groups based on similarities or shared characteristics.
Usage & Nuances
More formal/academic; often used in research, education, or organizing information. Collocates with 'data', 'items', 'books', etc. Common alternatives include 'classify' (often interchangeable); less common in casual conversation.
Spanish: categorizar - clasificarPortuguese (BR): categorizar - classificarPortuguese (PT): categorizar - classificarChinese (Simplified): 分类Chinese (Traditional): 分類Hindi: वर्गीकृत करनाArabic: يصنّف - يرتب ضمن فئةBengali: শ্রেণীবদ্ধ করা - বিভাগভুক্ত করাRussian: категоризировать - классифицироватьJapanese: 分類するVietnamese: phân loại - phân nhómKorean: 분류하다 - 범주화하다Turkish: kategorize etmek - sınıflandırmakUrdu: درجہ بندی کرنا - زمرہ بندی کرناIndonesian: mengelompokkan - mengkategorikan
Example Sentences
We need to categorize these books by subject.
basic
Can you categorize these animals into groups?
basic
The app will automatically categorize your photos.
basic
It's hard to categorize her music—it's got a bit of everything.
natural
People often try to categorize others, but it's not always fair.
natural
How do you categorize your emails—by date, sender, or topic?
natural