Synonyms for

Categorizing

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

Definition

Categorizing means to put things into groups based on their similarities.

Synonyms & similar words

categorise categorize classifying sorting arranging organizing grouping systematizing tabulating cataloging listing indexing filing arranging ranking grading assorting dividing separating pigeonholing labeling characterizing

Example sentences

  1. I am categorizing my books by genre.
  2. She is categorizing the fruits by their color.
  3. He is categorizing the animals based on their habitats.
  4. The teacher is categorizing the students by their reading levels.
  5. The librarian is categorizing the books by author's last name.

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