Definitions

1. noun

A group of people or things sharing common characteristics or attributes.

“She spent hours browsing through the online store, trying to find a product that fit into her category of interest.”

2. noun

A section or division in a classification system, such as a library or a database.

“The librarian helped me find the category of books on self-improvement.”

3. noun

A particular type or class of things, especially as defined by a common quality or attribute.

“The category of sports cars is one of the most popular at the auto show.”

4. verb

To classify or group things into a particular category.

“The data analyst had to category the results of the survey to make them easier to understand.”

5. verb

To assign or place something into a particular category or group.

“The teacher asked the students to category their homework according to the topic.”