category

noun

cat·e·go·ry | \ ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē

plural categories

Definition of category

1 : any of several fundamental and distinct classes to which entities or concepts belong Taxpayers fall into one of several categories.

2 : a division within a system of classification She competed for the award in her age category.

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The cars belong to the same category. Taxpayers fall into one of several categories. She competed for the award in her age category.

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