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category
/ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.i/
[/ˈkæt.ə.ɡər.i/]
a group of similar things
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A category is a group of things that share the same features. When students classify, they sort items into categories.
Example
Place each animal in the correct category.
Place each animal in the correct category.
Etymology
From Greek 'kategoria' meaning a statement or class.
How & Where It’s Used
Used when sorting and classifying items.