Definitions
Wiktionary
- v. present participle of pigeonhole.
- n. the classification of disparate entities into categories, not always for the right reason
WordNet 3.0
- n. a system for classifying things into groups
Examples
“Given that I realize most Americans are not, in fact, libertarians, this sort of rhetorical pigeonholing is a bit unsettling.”
“Such are the hazards of "pigeonholing" people instead of viewing them as individuals.”
Dr. Cara Barker: 'Breaking Free: The Really Good News That's Not in the News'
“If you think there's something missing it could well turn up in one of my other categories - this kind of pigeonholing is about as far from an exact science as you can possibly get.”
“That’s why I’ve been asking if viewing as a child is a way to escape from that kind of pigeonholing conversation, of finding a freedom in discussing things from a primordial and precultural space.”
Two Feminists on Childhood and Sexuality in the Art of Amy Jenkins « Gender Across Borders
“Far from pigeonholing the artist, the protest has sparked widespread interest in his full body of work — early, late and repurposed.”
The Wall Street Journal: Recovering a Legacy Lost in the 'Fire'
“Doubtless the pigeonholing was inevitable, since in "In Patagonia" and his subsequent books Chatwin always sought out exotic or little-known places.”
“I think pigeonholing someone into a group is perhaps the worst offense.”
“Pelosi and her leadership team have been entrenched in the lobbying efforts, holding private meetings with moderate Republicans and pigeonholing wavering Democrats on the floor of the House of Representatives in efforts to gain more support for the bill.”
“During a digestive tour of the vast castle of Parentignat, Count de Causans decried the pigeonholing of the nobility.”
The Wall Street Journal: What's a Poor French Noble to Do Without a King to Call His Own?
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