Category

/ˈkæt.ə.ɡoʊ.ri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.

The library organizes its books into different categories for easier browsing.

A group within a system of classification.

In the study, participants were divided into several categories based on their age.

A label or designation for a group of items that share a common trait.

He was pleased to see his work recognized in the science fiction category of the award.

A concept that represents a class or type.

The philosopher discussed the category of existence and what it means to be.

In logic, a classification or grouping that extends to all members of a certain class.

The logical arguments fall into the category of deductive reasoning.

Late 14c., from Latin 'categoriam', from Greek 'katēgoria', meaning 'a saying, an assertion;' related to 'katēgorein' (to accuse or affirm).

in a category by itself

Something that is unique or unmatched in its characteristics.

sub-category

A smaller or more specific category within a larger one.

category killer

A retail store that is so dominant in its category that it pushes out smaller competitors.

classification

The arrangement of people or things into groups based on shared qualities or characteristics.

taxonomy

The science of classification, especially in biology.

label

A word or phrase used to describe the characteristics of someone or something.

Get in where you fit in

When joining a group, you find your category based on your interests.

Out of the box

Her ideas were so innovative, they didn’t fit into any standard category.