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categorization
The process in which things, people, or ideas are sorted into groups or classes (categories) according to certain characteristics.
Die Kategorisierung der Dokumente half dabei, die Übersicht im Archiv zu behalten.
The categorization of the documents helped keep the archive organized.
The noun 'Kategorisierung' (categorization) is derived from the verb 'kategorisieren' (to categorize). The ending '-ung' is a typical German ending used to make a noun from a verb that describes the process or result of the action.
Wir müssen zuerst die Produkte kategorisieren.
We first have to categorize the products.
To express what is being categorized, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. The genitive is more common in written language.
Die Kategorisierung der Kundendaten ist für das Marketing wichtig.
The categorization of customer data is important for marketing.
The word 'Kategorisierung' (categorization) is mainly used in formal, administrative, or academic contexts. It belongs to written language and technical language.
In seiner Studie schlägt der Forscher eine neue Kategorisierung vor.
In his study, the researcher proposes a new categorization.
assignment / allocation
Both words can describe connecting an individual element with a category. Zuordnung focuses on this specific relationship with a predefined category, while Kategorisierung refers to the broader process of grouping several things according to their characteristics. Use Kategorisierung when the entire classification system is meant.
Die Kategorisierung aller Dokumente nach ihrem Inhalt nimmt noch einige Zeit in Anspruch.
Categorizing all the documents by their content will take some more time.
Die Zuordnung dieses Dokuments zur Kategorie „Rechnungen“ ist bereits erfolgt.
This document has already been assigned to the “Invoices” category.
