category
/ˈkæt.ə.ɡri/(noun)
AWL Sublist 2CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A class or division of people or things sharing common characteristics.
Key Academic Collocations
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categorycategoryedcategoryingcategorytioncategoryive
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
formal alternative to categoryacademic termscholarly equivalentadvanced synonym
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Scholars and researchers frequently utilize category when formulating theoretical frameworks in academic publications."
"In IELTS Writing Task 2, integrating terms like "category" enhances lexical precision and strengthens analytical coherence."
"The data presented in the graph highlights how category correlates with long-term socioeconomic indicators."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Sublist 2 core vocabulary. Excellent for demonstrating Lexical Resource precision in Speaking Part 3 and Writing Task 2.