CATEGORIZATION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

categorization

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Definition of categorization

as in classification

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Recent Examples of categorization As larger, necessary conversations regarding race, genre, music and industry categorization subsumed her Blue Island press run, the album’s softer, relatively disappointing commercial returns further darkened the energy around the release. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 Burgasser added that the study’s categorization scheme using temperatures and atmospheric properties can be useful for the field moving forward. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 There are your classic influencers, new-wave commentators, and sales-driving Substackers plus a plethora of people who resist—and bristle at—categorization. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 Six years later, over 2,000 colleges and universities are still test-optional – although the categorization may be deceiving, as some scholarships may depend on SAT scores. — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 This year's festival featured more than 4,200 productions, an overwhelming marketplace of comedy, theater, cabaret — and plenty that resist easy categorization. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 Indeed, there appears to have been re-categorization of some tickets. — Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 To add another layer of categorization, where a native plant originated can be important. — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026 Good visual organization and logical categorization can bypass that mental load, though. — Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorization

Noun

The recall classification was updated this month to Class ll — meaning exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Both classifications require a valid motorcycle license for street operation, as well as DMV registration, license plate, insurance and full motorcycle equipment.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of classification

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The winning projects range from initiatives involving several museums to collaborations with communities of origin to the individual cataloging of archives and databases.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Large organizations can spend enormous amounts of energy cataloging problems.

— Lou Maiuri, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of cataloging

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Unlike the majority of the Mishnah—the codification of the Jewish Oral Law—Pirkei Avot has very little Halakhic content and instead emphasizes general ethical matters conveyed through aphorisms attributed to ancient rabbinic sages.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
The codification of what became soccer Public school graduates took their versions of the game with them to the next level.

— Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026

Definition of codification

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Whichever the case, an indexing system allows users to keep track of their lens-mount and mirror-angle settings, so shots can be repeated as needed.

— Ben Coxworth October 20, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
How these capital gains tax strategies work Wealthy investors already use direct indexing strategies on platforms including Schwab to pair up stock gains and losses in a tax efficient way.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026