categorization
UK: ˌkæt.ɪ.ɡər.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən | US: ˌkæt̬.ə.ɡɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən
n. the process of organizing or classifying things into categories
n. the result of such classification; a systematic arrangement
The word "categorization" derives from the Greek kategoria (meaning "accusation" or "predication"), which evolved into Late Latin categoria (a class or division). The suffix -ize (from Greek -izein) turns nouns into verbs, and -ation (from Latin -atio) forms nouns indicating an action or process. Thus, "categorization" literally means "the act of classifying into categories," reflecting its logical progression from Greek philosophical terminology to modern organizational use.
The categorization of books by genre helps library visitors find what they need.
Machine learning algorithms improve with accurate data categorization.
The report criticized the oversimplified categorization of complex social issues.
Biologists debated the categorization of the newly discovered species.
Effective categorization is essential for efficient inventory management.