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PIGEONHOLING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word pigeonholing. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word pigeonholing. (close relations)
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typing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• writing done with a typewriter

categorizing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• place into or assign to a category

classifying
verbv
verb

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• declare unavailable, as for security reasons

• assign to a class or kind

labeling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).

• (ditransitive) To give a label to (someone or something) in order to categorise that person or thing.

• To replace specific atoms by their isotope in order to track the presence or movement of this isotope through a reaction, metabolic pathway or cell.

• To add a detectable substance, either transiently or permanently, to a biological substance in order to track the presence of the label-substance combination either in situ or in vitro

noun

• A set of labels applied to the various objects in a system.

• The introduction of a traceable chemical group (e.g., containing an isotope or a fluorescent dye) into a protein or other biomolecule of interest so it can be tracked or quantified during experimental analysis.

cubbyhole
nounn
noun

• a small compartment

• a small secluded room

mothball
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing

verb

• put into long-term storage

shelve
verbv
verb

• hold back to a later time

• place on a shelf

stamp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the distinctive form in which a thing is made

• a type or class

• a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving

• a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid

• something that can be used as an official medium of payment

• a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid

• machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores

• a block or die used to imprint a mark or design

• a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

verb

• walk heavily

• to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something

• reveal clearly as having a certain character

• affix a stamp to

• treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

• destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot

• form or cut out with a mold, form, or die

• crush or grind with a heavy instrument

• raise in a relief

stereotype
nounn
noun

• a conventional or formulaic conception or image

verb

• treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

table
nounn
noun

• a set of data arranged in rows and columns

• a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs

• a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it

• flat tableland with steep edges

• a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game

• food or meals in general

verb

• hold back to a later time

• arrange or enter in tabular form

Best Hypernyms For PIGEONHOLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pigeonholing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
arranging assort category class classify compartment lay place pose position put separate set sort categorizing classifying organizing systematizing compartmentalizing
Phrases (1)
sort out

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