Collocations for category - noun
ADJ.
broad, general | narrow | distinct, separate | special
We have created a special category for part-time workers.
We have created a special category for part-time workers.
high
(law) the highest category of sexual assault
(law) the highest category of sexual assault
high-risk
Intravenous drug users are in a high-risk category for hepatitis C.
Intravenous drug users are in a high-risk category for hepatitis C.
age, social
VERB + CATEGORY
be included in, belong to, come into, fall into, fit (into)
The towns investigated fell into two broad categories.
The towns investigated fell into two broad categories.
assign sb/sth to, divide sb/sth into, group sb/sth under, put sb/sth in/into | create, define, establish
CATEGORY + VERB
comprise sth, include sth
PREP.
in/within a/the ~
He competed in the youngest age category.
He competed in the youngest age category.
~ of
a higher category of prison
a higher category of prison
PHRASES
be in a category (all) of its/your own
(= to be unique)
(= to be unique)