Synonyms for

Categorization

Verb / ˌkætʌgɜ:ɪˈzeɪʃʌn / Another word for categorization — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The action or process of putting things into categories or classes.

Synonyms & similar words

compartmentalisation categorisation classification assortment compartmentalization sorting classification categorizing sorting arrangement grouping organization systematization taxonomy characterization cataloging disposition assortment codification tabulation arranging structuring distribution ordering census indexing

Example sentences

  1. The library uses categorization to organize books by subject.
  2. The teacher asked the students to do a categorization activity with their toys.
  3. The company uses categorization to keep track of its products.
  4. The categorization of plants can help us understand their unique characteristics.
  5. Categorization helps us make sense of the world around us.

Quotes

  • 'Categorization is an essential human activity...we simplify, generalize, and organize the world around us in order to understand it better.' - Deborah Tannen
  • 'Categorization is the basic cognitive process that makes sense of the world.' - Robert Kurzban
  • 'Categorization is a necessary cognitive evil.' - Herbert Simon

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