categorical system
[/ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: categorical systems
sistema categórico
1. A structured framework or method that organizes information, concepts, or objects into distinct categories based on defined criteria or principles
The library uses a categorical system to organize books by subject matter and genre.
A biblioteca utiliza um sistema categórico para organizar livros por assunto e gênero.
2. In logic and philosophy, a system of classification that divides elements into mutually exclusive groups according to absolute criteria
Kant's categorical system distinguishes between phenomena and noumena.
O sistema categórico de Kant distingue entre fenômenos e noumenos.
3. In data management and information science, an organizational scheme that uses predefined categories for sorting and retrieving information
The database employs a categorical system for indexing customer preferences.
O banco de dados emprega um sistema categórico para indexar preferências de clientes.
The term 'categorical system' is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is frequently employed in university-level philosophy, data science, and library science. In the USA, it is common in academic philosophy (particularly in discussions of Kant), information science, and database management. The concept reflects Western philosophical traditions emphasizing clear organization and rational classification.
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