subcategory
noun
sub·cat·e·go·ry
ˌsəb-ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē 
plural subcategories
: a category that is a subdivision of a larger category : a secondary category
grouping the books into the appropriate categories and subcategories
A new subcategory of vodkas, which provide a contrast to the "tasteless" aspect of this spirit, are the flavored vodkas …—
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Department stores, another subcategory, fell slightly to $10.7 billion from $10.8 billion.
—Grace L. Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The subcategory chalked up the biggest financial hit: $25.3 million, which was actually lower than the previous year's $31.3 million.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
Of these categories, Porter County currently assigns all of its 0.5% LIT to the economic development subcategory under the expenditure bucket.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Other This catchall subcategory is dedicated to projects that do not fit into any of the previous six subcategories.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Grace L. Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The subcategory chalked up the biggest financial hit: $25.3 million, which was actually lower than the previous year's $31.3 million.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
Of these categories, Porter County currently assigns all of its 0.5% LIT to the economic development subcategory under the expenditure bucket.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Other This catchall subcategory is dedicated to projects that do not fit into any of the previous six subcategories.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Subcategory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcategory. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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