Definition

The act of sorting or organizing items into different groups based on shared characteristics or qualities.

Example

The categorization of books in the library helps readers find what they are looking for more easily.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how categorization makes things easier to find?

Absolutely! It’s so helpful when organizing your closet or files.

Yeah, without categorization, everything would be a mess.

Right? It saves so much time when you know where everything is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Categorization → It is formed from "category" (from Greek "katēgoria", meaning a class or division) and the suffix "-ization" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word "categorization" refers to the process of classifying or organizing things into categories.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of putting things into a 'class' or 'category' — that's what categorization means.

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