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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of categorize Surfaces were scrubbed down, while dishes were washed and categorized into what Voraotsady had brought and what belonged to OK YAKI. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 The Washington Trail Association (WTA) categorizes the Enchantments as a difficult hike. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 The ranking broke down passenger satisfaction across airports categorized by size, from mega to large and medium. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Diagnostic Features Define Tardive Dyskinesia Tardive dyskinesia, by definition, is a side effect of certain medications categorized as neuroleptics, which are usually used for treatment of schizophrenia. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for categorize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorize

Verb

The party has been classified by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency as an extremist group in some regions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Excess mortality can’t tell us whether every death was classified correctly.

— Jess Steier, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of classify

Verb

Retirement Living ranked all 50 states for retirees by analyzing each one on its quality of life, affordability and economic strength.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
His team’s 24-18 win over host Crenshaw on Friday night ranks as one of the best wins in school history.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of rank

Verb

One of London’s historic Arts & Crafts houses has just been turned into six apartments—one of which is distinguished by a chic, designer interior.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Mallory Pullman, managing director at Mississippi Poison Control, said she’s seen an increase in such concentrated products in recent years, and consumers may not be able to distinguish them from natural kratom.

— Sudhin Thanawala, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026