Word
categorized
Phoneticscat·e·go·rized, stress on the first syllable
/ˈkætəɡɝˌaɪzd/
UK spelling · categorised
Definition
adj. put into a specific group or type. You use this when something has been sorted based on its features.
adj. placed in a particular class or group according to shared characteristics. Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'get'.
Examples
“The files are categorized by date.”
“The librarian categorized the new books by genre so readers could find them easily.”
“Modern algorithms automatically categorized the user's search history to deliver personalized advertisements without manual input.”
Examples
simple
“The files are categorized by date.”
contextual
“The librarian categorized the new books by genre so readers could find them easily.”
complex
“Modern algorithms automatically categorized the user's search history to deliver personalized advertisements without manual input.”
Usage
The adjective is typically used predicatively (e.g., 'is categorized') rather than attributively.
Real-World Examples
“Distrust was more frequently expressed among posts categorized as representing the general public, AI ethicists and media and journalists.” “But it also had more competing ideas about how information should be found, categorized, and judged, alongside a lawless atmosphere that suggested unlimited potential.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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