pigeonholing

verb

Definition of pigeonholingnext
present participle of pigeonhole
as in categorizing
disapproving to unfairly think of or describe (someone or something) as belonging to only a certain category She likes to perform different types of music because she doesn't want to be pigeonholed.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigeonholing
  1. classifying
  2. separating
  3. identifying
Verb
  • One way of classifying AI techniques is on a continuum of how these techniques are designed and operate.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
  • An everyday use for it might be classifying lots of images based on things contained within them.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of classifying
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  • But his explanation for separating the brands at the time summed up the internal situation well.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nonetheless, Harris has begun the challenging and nuanced task of separating herself from the current anti-crypto policies in favor of a pro-digital asset and blockchain stance in alignment with her Opportunity Economy policies to bolster the middle and working classes.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of separating
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  • Based on my experience leading a web design and digital marketing agency, here are my tips for identifying the keywords that can help customers find you.
    Anthony Savino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Like in New Jersey, the commission should produce regular reports—annually, if not more often—identifying programs and regulations in need of reform.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of identifying
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“Pigeonholing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigeonholing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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