History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
categorize

to place (people, objects, ideas etc) in a category

sort by type, classification

category

a division in a system, order or type of group

classification, type

characterize

to show or mark (something) in a special way

typify, distinguish

classify

to arrange (items) in categories or groups

categorize

compartment

one of several separate divisions of a structure e.g. of a railway carriage or coach

section, subdivision

cubicle

a small division of a larger room walled or curtained to make a separate compartment e.g. for (un)dressing in a swimming-pool

office compartment

file

a metal tool with a rough surface, used for cutting or smoothing hard substances; any kind of folder, case etc used for keeping papers etc together

system of order, placement for ease of use

grade

a step, stage or degree in rank, quality, value etc; a mark (e.g. 80%) or rating (e.g. 'Excellent' or 'Fair') given to a student for work done

rank, step

hut

a small, roughly made house or shelter

tiny, often roughly built, house

niche

a hollow place in a wall, e.g. for a statue or ornament; suitable or satisfactory position

place all one's own

organize

to arrange (people, things etc) (in a system or particular order)

arrange, systematize

postpone

to change (an agreed time to meet, decide etc) to a later time

put off till later time

shelve

to set aside (a plan, problem) until later; (of land) to slope (down or up) gently

defer, postpone

snooker

an indoor game played by hitting 1 white ball, 15 red balls and 6 balls of other colours with a long stick (a cue)

frustrate, hinder

tier

one of a set of rows (especially of seats) parallel to and rising one above another, e.g. in a theatre or stadium

level

typecast

to give (a person) a part in a play etc which seems to fit her or his personality

line up; classify in system

PIGEONHOLE as in Wiktionary
PIGEONHOLE as in Wikipedia