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dichotomisation

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dichotomisation has 1 sense
  1. dichotomization, dichotomisation - the act of dividing into two sharply different categories
    --1 is a kind of division
    Derived form: verb dichotomise1

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Dichotomisation

Description:

Dichotomisation is the process of dividing something into two mutually exclusive and contrasting parts or categories.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - The act or process of dividing a concept or phenomenon into two distinct categories.

Example: The dichotomisation of gender into male and female is a widely debated topic.

Sense 2:

Noun - The act or process of simplifying complex ideas or concepts into binary oppositions.

Example: Philosophers often engage in dichotomisation to explore the fundamental nature of concepts such as good and evil.

Sense 3:

Noun - The statistical method of categorizing continuous data into discrete categories.

Example: The dichotomisation of a population based on income level can provide valuable insights for economic analysis.

Sense 4:

Noun - The psychological process of categorizing people or experiences as either positive or negative.

Example: Her dichotomisation of people as either friend or foe hindered her ability to form meaningful relationships.

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