B2 noun Neutro

category

/ˈkætəɡəri/

A category is a group of people or things that are similar in some way or share common characteristics. It is used to organize information into specific classes or sets for easier identification and analysis.

Exemplos

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1

I need to sort these clothes into a separate category for washing.

I need to sort these clothes into a separate category for washing.

2

The committee has established a new category for environmental achievements.

The committee has established a new category for environmental achievements.

3

In my head, that movie falls into the 'so bad it's good' category.

In my head, that movie falls into the 'so bad it's good' category.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
category
Verb
categorize
Advérbio
categorically
Adjetivo
categorical
Relacionado
categorization
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Dica de memorização

Think of a library catalog; a CATalog helps you find the right CATegory of books.

Quiz rápido

The library books are organized by ___, such as fiction, non-fiction, and history.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: category

Exemplos

1

I need to sort these clothes into a separate category for washing.

everyday

I need to sort these clothes into a separate category for washing.

2

The committee has established a new category for environmental achievements.

formal

The committee has established a new category for environmental achievements.

3

In my head, that movie falls into the 'so bad it's good' category.

informal

In my head, that movie falls into the 'so bad it's good' category.

4

The researchers divided the data into three distinct categories based on participant age.

academic

The researchers divided the data into three distinct categories based on participant age.

5

Our marketing strategy targets consumers in the high-income category.

business

Our marketing strategy targets consumers in the high-income category.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
category
Verb
categorize
Advérbio
categorically
Adjetivo
categorical
Relacionado
categorization

Colocações comuns

broad category broad category
fall into a category fall into a category
main category main category
specific category specific category
age category age category

Frases Comuns

in a category of its own

in a category of its own

cross-category

cross-category

under the category of

under the category of

Frequentemente confundido com

category vs genre

Genre is specifically used for artistic, musical, or literary styles, while category is a more general term for any classification.

category vs class

Class often refers to social standing or a group of students, whereas category refers to logical divisions of items.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when you are discussing logic, science, or systematic organization. It is frequently paired with verbs like 'assign,' 'define,' or 'relegate.'

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Erros comuns

Learners often misspell it as 'catagory' with an 'a' in the middle. Remember the middle letter is 'e'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a library catalog; a CATalog helps you find the right CATegory of books.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Ancient Greek 'kategorein', which originally meant to accuse or assert publicly, later used in logic by Aristotle to describe types of predicates.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun (plural: categories) often followed by 'of' + plural noun used with the verb 'fall into'
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Contexto cultural

Western education emphasizes 'categorical thinking' as a fundamental skill for scientific and logical reasoning.

Quiz rápido

The library books are organized by ___, such as fiction, non-fiction, and history.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: category

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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