category

/ˈkætəɡɔri/
noun
  1. A group of people or things that share similar qualities or features.
    • Which category does this bird belong to?
    • The awards are divided into several categories, including Best Actor and Best Director.
    • Please select the category that best describes your reason for contacting us.
  2. A specific division or class within a system of classification.
    • This type of error belongs to a different category of software bugs.
    • The essay falls into the category of persuasive writing.
    • In the store, products are organized by category, such as electronics, clothing, and food.
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