Definitions

1. noun

the state of being male or female (especially with reference to social and cultural differences not imposed by biology)

“The company was criticized for its lack of diversity in terms of gender representation.”

2. noun

the sex of a person as perceived or identified

“She prefers to use they instead of he or she to describe their gender.”

3. noun

a particular category of sex as seen in gender roles and stereotypes

“The movie explored themes of masculinity and femininity as different types of gender.”

4. verb

to categorize or classify as male or female

“The researcher gendered the participants in the study to analyze the data.”

5. verb

to make or show a difference between male and female

“The designer gendered the clothing line with different styles for men and women.”

6. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a particular category of sex

“The store had a gender-neutral clothing section.”