category

From Wiktionary

category is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkætəˌgoɹi/
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[change] Noun

Singular category

Plural categories

1. A category is a group of people or things that are the same in some way.

   The music business tries to put music into various categories, such as rock, pop, jazz, etc.

[change] Related words

• categorize