Paguriuriin (en. Classify)

/paɡuˈriːuɾiːn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A process of identifying and organizing items into different categories.
The teacher needed to classify the books according to their subjects.
Kinailangan ng guro na paguriuriin ang mga libro ayon sa kanilang paksa.
Assigning a specific category or type to items or ideas.
Scientists classify different types of animals and plants.
Ang mga siyentipiko ay nagpaguriuriin ng iba't ibang uri ng hayop at halaman.
Organizing information into classes or groups for easier understanding.
It is better to classify the data before making a presentation.
Mas mainam na paguriuriin ang mga datos bago magsagawa ng presentasyon.

Etymology

from the word 'uri' meaning class or category, and 'pag-' as a prefix indicating a process

Common Phrases and Expressions

classifying data
the organizing and identifying of data according to categories
pag-uri-uriin ang mga datos
classifying products
the process of categorizing products
pag-uri-uriin ang mga produkto

Related Words

type
A category or class that includes items or ideas.
uri
categorization
The process of classifying or organizing information based on categories.
pagkakategorya

Slang Meanings

to mess with or play around
I'll just keep messing with the problem until I stop thinking about it.
Paguriuriin ko na lang ang problema hanggang di ko na siya naiisip.
to do something repeatedly
It's like I'm just going to keep repeating that exam.
Parang paguriuriin na lang ako sa pagsusulit na 'yan.
to act foolish or gullible
Why do I feel like I'm just going to be made a fool with your plans?
Bakit parang paguriuriin na lang ako sa mga plano mo?