categorization
gb/kˌætəɡɚɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌætəɡɚɪzˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
kategorizálás, besorolás, kategóriarendszer, besorolási rendszer, osztályozás, skatulyázás
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
besorolás
B2
Usage pattern:
categorization of [things] (into [categories])
The study focused on the categorization of emotions in everyday speech.
A kutatás a mindennapi beszédben megjelenő érzelmek kategorizálására összpontosított.
We need a consistent categorization of expenses for the annual report.
Az éves jelentéshez a költségek egységes kategorizálására van szükségünk.
The app allows quick categorization of photos by location and date.
Learner examples
Categorization helps me organize my notes.
A kategorizálás segít rendszerezni a jegyzeteimet.
We did the categorization of the products into three groups.
Elvégeztük a termékek három csoportba sorolását.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse categorization (the process) with a category (the group) or categorize (the verb).
Meaning
sorting things into groups
Collocations
categorization of items
|categorization of data
|categorization of information
|categorization process
|clear categorization
|accurate categorization
|broad categorization
|categorization into groups
|categorization criteria
|categorization rules
Synonyms
classification (Often implies a more formal system or method.)
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grouping (More general and less formal.)
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sorting (Often used for practical, hands-on organizing.)
Antonyms
disorganization (The absence of order or systematic grouping.)
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randomness (Lack of any consistent basis for grouping.)
Themes
education
|work
|language
|thinking
Definition
Putting things into groups.
The act or process of arranging people or things into groups based on shared features or rules.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
a categorization of [something]
Their categorization of customers includes four spending levels.
Az ügyfelekre kidolgozott kategóriarendszerük négy költési szintet tartalmaz.
The new categorization of job roles made promotions easier to track.
A munkakörök új kategóriarendszere megkönnyítette az előléptetések nyomon követését.
I disagree with that categorization of music genres.
Learner examples
This categorization has five types.
Ez a kategóriarendszer öt típust tartalmaz.
The teacher showed us a new categorization of animals.
A tanár megmutatta nekünk az állatok egy új kategóriarendszerét.
Common mistake:
Learners may treat this meaning as plural; it is usually used as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'their categorization of...').
Meaning
a system of categories
Collocations
a useful categorization
|a simple categorization
|a common categorization
|a standard categorization
|a strict categorization
|a flawed categorization
|a two-part categorization
|a three-level categorization
|different categorizations
|revised categorization
Synonyms
taxonomy (Often used for scientific or carefully structured category systems.)
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framework (Broader; emphasizes an organizing structure, not only categories.)
Antonyms
continuum (Emphasizes gradual change rather than distinct categories.)
Themes
business
|education
|information
Definition
A set of groups used to organize something.
A particular way of dividing something into categories; a classification scheme.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
osztályozás
B2
Usage pattern:
categorization of [data/content] (as [labels])
The team improved the categorization of support tickets using a new model.
A csapat egy új modell segítségével javította a támogatási jegyek osztályozását.
Automatic categorization helps filter spam and sort incoming mail.
Az automatikus kategorizálás segít kiszűrni a spamet és rendezni a bejövő leveleket.
Poor training data can lead to inaccurate categorization of images.
Learner examples
The software does categorization of emails.
A szoftver elvégzi az e-mailek kategorizálását.
We checked the categorization results.
Ellenőriztük az osztályozás eredményeit.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse categorization (labeling into classes) with clustering (grouping without pre-set labels).
Meaning
labeling data in computing
Collocations
automatic categorization
|content categorization
|email categorization
|text categorization
|document categorization
|image categorization
|categorization algorithm
|categorization model
|training data for categorization
|categorization accuracy
Synonyms
classification (Very common technical term; often interchangeable in machine learning.)
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labeling (Highlights attaching a class name to each item.)
Antonyms
clustering (Groups items by similarity without predefined labels.)
Themes
technology
|data
|ai
|information
Definition
In tech, putting data into labeled groups.
In computing and data analysis, the assignment of labels or classes to data or content, often automatically.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
4
skatulyázás
B2
Usage pattern:
categorization of [people/ideas] (as [types])
The workshop challenged the categorization of people based on appearance.
A workshop megkérdőjelezte az emberek külső alapján történő skatulyázását.
Rigid categorization can hide the complexity of someone’s experience.
A merev skatulyázás elfedheti valakinek a tapasztalatainak összetettségét.
She questioned her own categorization of coworkers into “creative” and “not creative.”
Learner examples
Categorization of people can be unfair.
Az emberek skatulyázása igazságtalan lehet.
Try to avoid quick categorization.
Próbáld elkerülni a gyors skatulyázást.
Common mistake:
Learners may use categorization as a direct synonym of stereotype; categorization is broader and can be neutral, while stereotyping is usually negative.
Meaning
mentally labeling people or ideas
Collocations
social categorization
|human categorization
|mental categorization
|categorization of people
|categorization of identities
|binary categorization
|rigid categorization
|harmful categorization
|oversimplified categorization
|categorization and stereotyping
Synonyms
labeling (Often suggests judging or reducing someone to a tag.)
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stereotyping (More strongly negative and tied to fixed assumptions.)
Antonyms
individualization (Treating someone as an individual rather than as a type.)
Themes
society
|psychology
|identity
|communication
Definition
Putting people or ideas into simple groups in your mind.
The mental habit of placing people, groups, or ideas into categories, especially in ways that may oversimplify or encourage stereotypes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
categorization
IPA
GB/kˌætəɡɚɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌætəɡɚɪzˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
cat - egor - iz - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: categorization
- Plural: categorization, categorizations
Word family
Forms
categorizations
noun
Core family
category
noun A2
categorize
verb B2
Related words
categorical
adjective
categorically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncategorized
adjective
Advanced or less common
recategorize
verb
recategorization
noun
Expressions
automatic categorization
1/ˌɔtoʊmˈætɪk kˌætəɡɚɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
categories assigned by software
When a computer puts things into groups for you.
Examples
- Automatic categorization of emails saves staff hours each week.
- The platform offers automatic categorization of uploaded documents.
- We turned off automatic categorization because it kept mislabeling receipts.
Learner examples
- The app uses automatic categorization.
- Automatic categorization helps me sort messages.
content categorization
1/kəntˈɛnt kˌætəɡɚɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
labeling media by topic
Putting online content into topic groups.
Examples
- Accurate content categorization helps users find related articles.
- The team built tools for content categorization across multiple languages.
- Poor content categorization can cause the wrong recommendations.
Learner examples
- Content categorization helps the website.
expense categorization
1/ɪkspˈɛns kˌætəɡɚɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
grouping costs for budgeting
Putting your spending into groups like food or rent.
Examples
- The finance team audits expense categorization every month.
- Good expense categorization makes tax season less stressful.
- The app asks you to confirm expense categorization for unusual purchases.
Learner examples
- Expense categorization helps me save money.
product categorization
1/pɹˈɑdʌkt kˌætəɡɚɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
grouping products for sale
Putting products into groups in a shop system.
Examples
- Better product categorization improved search results on the website.
- The marketplace requires consistent product categorization across sellers.
- We updated product categorization to separate accessories from main devices.
Learner examples
- Product categorization makes shopping easier.
social categorization
1/sˈoʊʃəl kˌætəɡɚɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
grouping people in the mind
Grouping people into social types in your mind.
Examples
- Social categorization happens quickly, often without conscious thought.
- Researchers studied social categorization in mixed-age teams.
- The article explains how social categorization can affect hiring decisions.
Learner examples
- Social categorization can influence our opinions.