Synonyms for

Categorized

Verb / ˈkætʌgɜ:ˌaɪzd / Another word for categorized — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To arrange or classify into categories.

Synonyms & similar words

categorise categorize categorised classify sort organize arrange group catalogue label file systematize index tabulate arrange grade assort separate cull winnow screen sift divide

Synonyms by register

Formal

classified sorted arranged ordered grouped

Informal

sorted filed put away organized

Literary

assorted apportioned

Antonyms

unclassified unorganized disorganized haphazard random unsorted mixed

Common collocations

  • clearly categorized
  • well categorized
  • neatly categorized
  • categorized by
  • categorized into
  • categorized data
  • categorized information
  • categorized list

Word family

noun category
verb categorize
adjective categorical
adverb categorically

Usage note

The past participle 'categorized' is often used passively. Ensure the categorization is logical and clearly defined for effective communication.

Example sentences

  1. I categorized my books by author.
  2. The teacher categorized the students by their grade level.
  3. Can you help me categorize these pictures by color?
  4. The library categorized the books by genre.
  5. I need to categorize these papers into different folders.

Quotes

  • We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions. - Ronald Reagan
  • I think it's important to be able to categorize things somewhat. It's how we learn. But you have to be careful. - Richard Gere
  • I don't like to be categorized, because I think that music should be free, and you should be able to do whatever you want. - Post Malone

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