categorization
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B2
/ˌkætəɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
(categorize)
classify
Etymology
Etymology Information
'categorization' originates from the Greek word 'kategoria,' where 'kategoria' meant 'accusation or charge.'
Historical Evolution
'kategoria' transformed into the Latin word 'categorīa,' and eventually became the modern English word 'category,' from which 'categorization' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'accusation or charge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sorting into categories.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes.
The categorization of books in the library makes it easier to find them.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45