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Definition for category

noun as in classification, type

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First, to be considered ultra-processed, food must contain one of several non-natural substances spanning eight categories, among them emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers and flavoring agents.

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Chubby Checker, who kicked off his career with “The Twist” in 1960, will be getting a nod in the performer category.

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The only Big Four category missing from her slate this year was best new artist.

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The Conservatives are basically only being kept afloat in the polls at the moment by the over 75 age category.

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Kopitar, the Kings’ all-time leader in several other categories, including games, announced last month that this season, his 20th in the NHL, would be his last yet.

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