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category

/ˈkætəˌɡɔri/
cat · e · go · ry ˈkæt · ə · ˌɡɔ · ri
English Definition
n. a group of things that are similar in some way
中文释义
类别,种类
Significado en Español
categoría, clase
한국어 뜻
범주, 종류
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
loại, hạng mục
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Example Sentence

This book falls into the fiction category.

这本书属于小说类别。

Synonyms
class type group
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “category”:

  1. A exception
  2. B classification
  3. C individual
  4. D singularity
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B — classification. “category” means n. a group of things that are similar in some way

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Books in the library are sorted into one ______ or another by subject.

  1. A rumor
  2. B category
  3. C melody
  4. D flavor
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B — category. “category” means n. a group of things that are similar in some way

Common questions about “category”

What does “category” mean?

category — n. a group of things that are similar in some way. In Chinese: 类别,种类.

How do you pronounce “category”?

category is pronounced /ˈkætəˌɡɔri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: cat · e · go · ry.

How do you use “category” in a sentence?

This book falls into the fiction category. (这本书属于小说类别。)

What are synonyms for “category”?

class, type, group — all close in meaning to category (n. a group of things that are similar in some way).

Is “category” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. category appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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