categorize
UK: ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.aɪz | US: ˈkæt̬.ə.ɡə.raɪz
vt. to place or arrange in a category; classify systematically
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categorize = cate<down, thoroughly (from Greek kata)> + gor<assembly, gathering (from Greek agora)> + ize<verb suffix (denoting action)>
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Greek kategoria (accusation, assertion), derived from kata (down/against) + agora (public assembly). In ancient Greek, kategoria referred to making an accusation in a public forum. Over time, it evolved into Latin categoria (class, division) and later into English "category," retaining the idea of systematic classification. The verb form "categorize" emerged in the 18th century by adding the suffix -ize, turning the noun into an action meaning "to classify."
Librarians categorize books by genre and author.
The app uses AI to categorize images automatically.
Scientists categorize species based on shared traits.
She struggled to categorize her emotions after the event.
The system categorizes expenses for tax purposes.