Category

A group of things that a person treats as the same because doing so serves a purpose.

• Ex: Golden retrievers, pit bulls, and poodles are members of the category “dogs.”
• Ex: Steak knife, carving knife, and pocket knife are all in the category “knife.”
• Ex: Steak knife, carving knife, and pocket knife are also in the category “things not allowed in your carry-on luggage.”

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Last updated: October 19, 2026 at 12:38 PM