detailed categorization

[dɪˈteɪld ˌkætəɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: detailed categorizations / categorizações detalhadas
categorização detalhada
1. The process of dividing or organizing something into specific categories with thorough attention to detail and precision
The detailed categorization of the document collection helped researchers locate relevant materials quickly.
A categorização detalhada da coleção de documentos ajudou os pesquisadores a localizar materiais relevantes rapidamente.
2. A systematic arrangement of items or concepts into distinct groups with comprehensive specifications and descriptions
The librarian's detailed categorization system made the entire database more accessible to users.
O sistema de categorização detalhada do bibliotecário tornou todo o banco de dados mais acessível aos usuários.
3. The act of assigning items to categories with elaborate explanations and granular distinctions
A detailed categorization of patient symptoms enabled the doctor to make an accurate diagnosis.
Uma categorização detalhada dos sintomas do paciente permitiu ao médico fazer um diagnóstico preciso.
This term is widely used in Brazilian academic, scientific, and business contexts, particularly in research, library science, data management, and organizational systems. In Portugal, the term 'pormenorizada' is preferred over 'detalhada' in formal documentation. The concept reflects a cultural value placed on precision and systematic organization in professional settings across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
detailed classificationcomprehensive categorizationthorough classificationsystematic organizationelaborate taxonomy
Antonyms / Antônimos
broad categorizationvague classificationsuperficial organizationsimplistic grouping

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
categorização detalhada
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
categorização detalhada
Common in corporate and business environments
Rio de Janeiro
classificação minuciosa
Alternative term using 'minuciosa' (meticulous)
Portugal
categorização pormenorizada
Uses 'pormenorizada' instead of 'detalhada' for detailed

Related Words

taxonomyclassification systemorganizationsegmentationclassificationgroupingsystematic arrangement

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down into categories
sort out the details
organize by the book
put everything in its place
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