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Organize vs Categorize - What's the difference?

organize | categorize |

In lang=en terms the difference between organize and categorize

is that organize is to (l) with organs; to give an organic structure to; to endow with capacity for the functions of life; as, an organized being; organized matter; — in this sense used chiefly in the past participle while categorize is to assign a category; to divide into classes.

As verbs the difference between organize and categorize

is that organize is to (l) in working order while categorize is to assign a category; to divide into classes.

organize

English

Alternative forms

* organise

Verb

(organiz)
  • To (l) in working order.
  • To (l) in parts, each having a special function, act, office, or relation; to systematize.
  • * Cranch
  • This original and supreme will organizes the government.
  • To (l) with organs; to give an organic structure to; to endow with capacity for the functions of life; as, an organized being; organized matter; — in this sense used chiefly in the past participle.
  • * Ray
  • These nobler faculties of the mind, matter organized could never produce.
  • (music) To sing in parts.
  • to organize an anthem
    (Busby)

    Derived terms

    * organized * organizer * organization * self-organize

    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.

    Synonyms

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