subcategorize

verb

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
  • Especially in a country like Japan, where learning can be quite rigid and everything is categorized or formatted.
    — Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Other tequilas, categorized as mixtos, only have to contain 51 percent agave, with the other 49 percent made from other sweeteners like cane sugar or high fructose corn syrup.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of categorize
Verb
  • But the chief declined to classify the violence as gang-related at a community briefing on July 24, when reporters pressed her about whether the people involved belonged to rival gangs or families.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the first big commercial systems, like AltaVista, Lycos, Excite, and HotBot, used crawlers and indexes to automatically map a growing web rather than relying on editors to hand-classify every site.
    — Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of classify
Verb
  • In fact, many trees successfully compartmentalize decay and continue to thrive for decades.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In the corporate world, we have been conditioned to compartmentalize our existence.
    — Dr. Shiny Burcu Unsal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of compartmentalize
Verb
  • Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Deal Leave it to Lenovo to class up the Chromebook in a whole new way, giving it a stunning OLED display, a luxe-feeling all-metal chassis made out of durable aluminum polycarbonate, and incredible AI performance.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • Canal+ said the deal reaffirmed its commitment to its founding principle of supporting the French cultural exception, under which cinema is classed as a creative art form that requires a specific approach to funding, support and distribution.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of class
Verb
  • Last night, Tallerico typed out a letter of gratitude to both their community and all the first responders who came to their aid.
    — Christopher DeRose, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Open the official MyChart app or type the portal address into your browser instead of tapping an unplanned link.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of type
Verb
  • That law was passed by the council and Raman voted in favor of the law that codified the mayor’s directive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At just 13, Rubio helped codify that crucial lesson into California law.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of codify
Verb
  • Each metric was graded on a 100 point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable living conditions.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But how does this ranking compare to scores from Leapfrog, a watchdog organization that grades hospitals on safety?
    — Eva Flowe August 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of grade
Verb
  • Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Draft the email, organize notes, or give yourself space to think before a professional conversation.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of organize
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