W13. After reading 'Categorization'

 When you search for information on Wikipedia, you can see that the content is categorized. This article explains that part. If vast amounts of information are grouped and organized into related contents through category functions, it will be easy to find the information I need among them.

 

For example, when you search the name of a person to know the activity history of a person, it takes a long time to find the information you need in a place mixed with unwanted information such as the person's academic background or agency. However, in Wikipedia, where a lot of that information is categorized, you can find the information you need as soon as you search. Categories reduce information search time, making it more efficient.

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