Uriuriin (en. To categorize)

u-ri-u-rin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of categorizing or grouping things according to their type.
Let's categorize the animals based on their habitat.
Uri-uriin natin ang mga hayop batay sa kanilang habitat.
The process of identifying different types of something.
Categorize the plants according to their size.
Uri-uriin ang mga halaman ayon sa kanilang laki.
The classification of items or objects into groups.
We should categorize the books according to their genre.
Dapat nating uri-uriin ang mga libro batay sa kanilang genre.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'uri' meaning 'class' or 'type' with an added verb form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

categorize the products
Classification of products by type or categorization.
uri-uriin ang mga produkto

Related Words

type
Refers to the class or category of something.
uri
classification
The act of grouping or categorizing.
pag-uuri

Slang Meanings

to take care of or attend to someone or something excessively
Anna will really fuss over her new mattress, you'd think she loves it so much.
Sobrang uri-uriin ni Anna yung bagong kutson niya, akala mo mahal na mahal niya.
to obsess or be overly cautious about something
Don't fuss over your cellphone too much, you might not even put on the case.
Huwag masyadong uri-uriin yung cellphone mo, baka hindi mo na maisuot yung case.