Dictionary Entry
categories
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹiz/Word FrequencyCommon (5.4)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.
In a Sentence
“I wouldn't put this book in the same category as the author's first novel.”
Published Usage Examples
“That the books are grouped into certain categories is unknown to them.”
“I'm slowly adding tags to my older posts, and I'll be putting the label categories in the sidebar.”
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Common Phrases
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