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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

categorize

/kætˈɛɡəraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does categorize mean?

verb

To classify or group something into a category or categories, often based on shared characteristics or properties. To assign or place something into a particular category or group.

Example

"The librarian helped to categorize the books on the shelves by author and genre."

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