Category

Pronunciation: /ˈkætəˌɡɔːriː/

Category (noun)

  1. A group of items or people that share similar features or characteristics.
  2. A specific type or class within a larger group used for organizing information.

Examples

  • This category includes various types of fruits.
  • Each category has its own unique characteristics.

Common collocations: create a category, define a category, identify a category, belong to a category

Synonyms of Category

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Category

  • — The absence of a clear category leads to disorganization.
  • — Without categories, information can descend into chaos.