Wikipedia:Defining

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This page explains how to apply the Defining concept in the context of Wikipedia categorization, by quoting the relevant guidance in several related guidelines.

Here's how the DEFINING concept is described:

Here's the application of DEFINING for the categorization of biographical articles:

Here's how DEFINING is applied in the context of overcategorization:

• Wikipedia:Categorization/Ethnicity, gender, religion and sexuality § General #6