Kategorizáltak

Kategorizáltak is a Hungarian term that refers to people or items that have been classified into categories by a defining criterion or process. It is formed from the verb kategorizál (to categorize) and functions as a plural noun, effectively meaning “the categorized ones.”

The word is used across various domains to describe the outcome of a categorization procedure. In data processing and statistics, kategorizáltak describes data points or units assigned to predefined groups. In social sciences, education, and policy, it can refer to groups determined by characteristics, behaviors, or risk factors, such as age brackets, income levels, or study cohorts.

In usage, the term emphasizes the result of categorization rather than the act itself. It can be neutral, but in some contexts it may carry implications about labeling, classification criteria, or potential stigmatization of the individuals or items described. For example, a study might report the outcomes for the kategorizáltak, but the appropriateness and fairness of the categorization criteria should be considered.

Related terms include kategorizálás (the act of categorizing) and kategória (category). The concept is common in data governance, analytics, and administrative procedures, where groups are created to organize, analyze, or manage information.

Lásd még: kategorizálás, osztályozás, címkézés.