CATEGORIZE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

categorize

verb

ˈka-ti-gə-ˌrīz

Definition of categorize

as in to classify

to arrange or assign according to type categorized the questions by topic

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Recent Examples of categorize Mubi was well aware that a standard indie promo push wouldn’t properly convey such impossible-to-categorize material. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 Last week the Department of Health and Human Services posted a request for public input on how vaccines are categorized. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 In cases where experts didn’t have enough information to reach a strong conclusion, ProPublica did not categorize those deaths as preventable. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 Greenback cutthroat trout is still categorized by federal officials as a threatened species. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for categorize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorize

Verb

The department does not classify its calls by snake type, the spokesperson said.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The petition sought to classify data centers as industrial nuisances, arguing that a ban would protect residents’ property and preserve city resources, such as water and electricity.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of classify

Verb

If leaders distinguish between thoughtful and careless risks, people can move boldly without lowering the bar.

— Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Learning to distinguish genuine friendship from fascination with his position is something Prince William has had to navigate his entire life.

— Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026