categorized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈkætəɡəraɪzd/
KK: /ˈkætəˌɡaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been sorted into specific groups or classes based on shared characteristics.
Example
The books on the shelf are categorized by genre, making it easier to find what you want.
Conversation
Have you seen my notes? I categorized them by topic.
No, I haven't! That sounds really organized.
Yeah, it makes studying a lot easier when everything is categorized.
I should do that too — it sounds like a good way to keep track of things.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
classified
sorted
grouped
Antonyms
unclassified
mixed
disordered
verb
Definition
To place something into a specific group or class based on shared characteristics or qualities.
Example
The books were categorized by genre to make it easier for readers to find what they wanted.
Tense Forms
Past: categorized
Past Participle: categorized
Conversation
I finally categorized all my books by genre.
That's awesome! It must look so organized now.
Yeah, it took a while, but I feel accomplished.
Root Explanation
Categorized → It is formed from "category" (from Greek "katēgoria", meaning a class or division) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word "categorized" means to have been made into a class or division.
Memory Tip
Think of putting things into a 'class' or 'division' ('category') — and 'to make' ('-ize') means you are organizing them into those classes.
Visually Confused Words
uncategorized
castorized
cauterize