Categorization

Pronunciation: /ˌkætəɡərɪˈzeɪʃən/

Categorization (noun)

  1. The act of putting things into groups based on shared features.
  2. A system for deciding what belongs in each class and how the classes relate.
  3. In computing, assigning labels to data so it can be searched, counted, or processed.

Examples

  • Categorization helps you group items by shared features.
  • The system supports categorization so items stay easy to find.