categorization

/ˌkætəɡərəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of putting things into groups based on shared qualities or features.
    • The categorization of books by genre makes them easier to find in the library.
    • Scientists use categorization to organize different species of animals.
    • Her job involves the categorization of customer feedback into positive, neutral, and negative comments.
  2. A particular system or set of groups used to sort things.
    • We need to update our categorization to include new types of software.
    • The company uses a simple categorization: small, medium, and large orders.
    • This categorization of plants is based on their leaf shape and flower color.
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