category
noun
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
“there are two classes of detergents”
a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Category meaning
What does “category” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“category” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a collection of things sharing a common attribute.