subcategorize

verb

Definition of subcategorizenext
as in to categorize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcategorize
  1. categorize
  2. classify
  3. compartmentalize
  4. class
  5. type
  6. codify
  7. grade
  8. organize
Verb
  • To categorize these words as solely Gen Z or Gen Alpha slang misrepresents their history, and over-simplifies the way in which language evolves and grows.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Buildings with more than 50% destruction are categorized as destroyed.
    Yoonserk Pyun, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of categorize
Verb
  • Not a nor'easter Monday's snowstorm will not be classified as a classic nor'easter, Taylor said, which are some of the most infamous winter storms for East Coasters.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.
    Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of classify
Verb
  • But there are other uses for the severance procedure as well, as is the case with Gabby Arteta (Nora Dale), the wife of a pro-severance senator, who used the severance technology to compartmentalize (and completely forget about) her pregnancy.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
  • McDermott has been masterful at getting his club to compartmentalize.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of compartmentalize
Verb
  • Geomagnetic storms vary in strength depending on the CME's speed and magnetic field and are classed on a scale of G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Interestingly, even the imitation itself can be classed as a copied behavior.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of class
Verb
  • Dermatitis can be typed by cause, appearance, or site.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
  • But when the end does come, the typing monkeys will have made no more progress than their counterparts at the Paignton Zoo, according to Dr. Woodcock.
    Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of type
Verb
  • The last year following a presidential year, 2021, was historically packed, as states rushed to either codify or roll back COVID-era voting changes.
    Miles Parks, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The rationale was codified in Sharia: Virgins must not be killed, so the regime decreed they must be raped first before being hung.
    Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of codify
Verb
  • Jo Koy grades himself on the Golden Globes, prepares for Kia Forum shows Ahhh, the industry.
    Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
  • While construction workers were grading the area, the tunnel collapsed under the heavy equipment.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of grade
Verb
  • Summary: This position identifies, compiles and organizes relevant data to analyze and draw sound logical conclusions for work assignments or examinations of financial institutions with minimal-to moderate-risk profiles and/or structures.
    Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Consider organizing hackathons or innovation challenges that invite diverse communities to solve pressing problems using AI, like XPRIZE's AI competitions, which have sparked creative AI solutions for global issues such as healthcare.
    Sonal Soveni, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of organize
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