Categorization

/ˌkæt.ɪ.ɡɚ.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ noun

Definition

The cognitive process of grouping objects, events, or ideas that share common features into mental categories.

Etymology

From Greek 'kategoria' meaning 'accusation, assertion, category,' from 'kategorein' (to accuse, assert).

Kelly Says

Categorization is how your brain sorts the world into groups — dogs, cats, furniture — so you don't have to learn each thing from scratch.

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