primary category
[ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˈkæt.ə.ɡor.i]
nounfemininepl: primary categories / categorias primárias
categoria primária
1. The main or first-level classification or grouping in a hierarchical system of organization
In the library's system, 'Fiction' is a primary category under which all novels are classified.
No sistema da biblioteca, 'Ficção' é uma categoria primária sob a qual todos os romances são classificados.
2. The fundamental or principal class to which something belongs in a taxonomic or organizational structure
The products are divided into several primary categories such as electronics, clothing, and home goods.
Os produtos são divididos em várias categorias primárias, como eletrônicos, roupas e artigos para casa.
3. In data analysis and business, the broadest level of classification before subcategories
Revenue is divided into three primary categories: product sales, service fees, and licensing.
A receita é dividida em três categorias primárias: vendas de produtos, taxas de serviço e licenciamento.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American business, academic, and technological contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly employed in e-commerce platforms, library systems, and organizational hierarchies. The term reflects a structured, systematic approach to information management that is valued in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fall into a primary category
belong to the primary category
divide into primary categories
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