categorized

[/ˈkætəɡəraɪzd/]
verb (past tense/past participle) / adjective
categorizado
1. placed into a specific category or classification; grouped according to type or kind
The books were categorized by genre in the library.
Os livros foram categorizados por gênero na biblioteca.
2. officially classified or designated as belonging to a particular group
The website's content is categorized as educational material.
O conteúdo do site é categorizado como material educacional.
3. organized systematically for easier identification or retrieval
All expenses have been categorized in the spreadsheet.
Todas as despesas foram categorizadas na planilha.
The term 'categorized' is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in professional, academic, and technological contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly seen in business presentations, database management, and organizational systems. The usage reflects the increasing importance of data organization and information management in contemporary culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
classifiedorganizedsortedgroupedarrangedlabeledindexed
Antonyms / Antônimos
mixedunsortedunorganizedjumbledscattered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
categorizado
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
categorizado / classificado
both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
categorizado
preferred in business and technical contexts
Portugal
categorizado
same usage as Brazil, though 'classificado' is also common

Related Words

categorycategorizecategorizationcategoricalclassifyclassificationorganize

Related Idioms & Phrases

neatly categorized
broadly categorized
strictly categorized
categorized under
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