subcategory
noun
sub·cat·e·go·ry
ˌsəb-ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē 
plural subcategories
: a category that is a subdivision of a larger category : a secondary category
grouping the books into the appropriate categories and subcategories
A new subcategory of vodkas, which provide a contrast to the "tasteless" aspect of this spirit, are the flavored vodkas …—
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Other This catchall subcategory is dedicated to projects that do not fit into any of the previous six subcategories.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Logistics The main subcategory to feel the impact from higher tariffs in distribution and logistics is expected to be ocean freight at 100 percent of spend.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
In 2016 a group of distilleries formed the American Single Malt Commission to define the subcategory of whiskey and push for official recognition of the category from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Of the 24 metrics weighed, Austin ranked highest in the Google Search subcategory (No. 6) under the Lovability category and for higher education (No. 23) under Livability.
—Nate Chute, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Jan. 2024
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Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Logistics The main subcategory to feel the impact from higher tariffs in distribution and logistics is expected to be ocean freight at 100 percent of spend.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
In 2016 a group of distilleries formed the American Single Malt Commission to define the subcategory of whiskey and push for official recognition of the category from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Of the 24 metrics weighed, Austin ranked highest in the Google Search subcategory (No. 6) under the Lovability category and for higher education (No. 23) under Livability.
—Nate Chute, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Subcategory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcategory. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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