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Itemize vs Categorize - What's the difference?

itemize | categorize |

In transitive terms the difference between itemize and categorize

is that itemize is to state in items, or by particulars; as, to itemize the cost of a railroad while categorize is to assign a category; to divide into classes.

itemize

English

Alternative forms

* itemise

Verb

(itemiz)
  • To state in items, or by particulars; as, to itemize the cost of a railroad.
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    categorize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * categorise (non-Oxford British spelling)

    Verb

    (categoriz)
  • To assign a category; to divide into classes.
  • First, categorize incoming messages according to the needed actions.

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