categorize
Translation
to categorize, to classify, to group
Examples
We need to categorize these books by genre.
We need to categorize these books by genre.
He was categorized as a high-risk patient.
He was categorized as a high-risk patient.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((as/by sth.)) to place (sth.) in a particular class or group We need to categorize these books by genre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: classify, sort, group; Antonyms: jumble, disorganize
Etymology
From 'category' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. 'Category' is from Greek 'kategoria' meaning 'assertion, class'. This is the standard American English spelling.
Memory Tips
Remember that the '-ize' ending is the standard verb suffix in American English. Think of putting things into a 'category'.