ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Microcategory

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Microcategory is a noun meaning A category that is a subset of a larger category (the macrocategory), especially one that has very few members.

Meaning

A category that is a subset of a larger category (the macrocategory), especially one that has very few members.

Example Sentences

The procedure consists of microcategory detection, and feature matching to detect macrocategories.
In this dynamic, interrelated microcategory problems, such as prostitution and violence against women, are recognized as manifestations of macrocategory problems such as poverty and human rights.

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