Wikipedia:Defining
{{Information page|WP:DEFINING}}
This page explains how to apply the Defining concept in the context of Wikipedia categorization, by quoting the relevant guidance in several related guidelines.
From [[WP:CATDEF|Wikipedia:Categorization § Defining]]
Here's how the DEFINING concept is described:
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From [[WP:CAAP#Defining|Wikipedia:Categorizing articles about people § Defining]]
Here's the application of DEFINING for the categorization of biographical articles:
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From [[WP:NON-DEFINING|Wikipedia:Overcategorization § Non-defining characteristics]]
Here's how DEFINING is applied in the context of overcategorization:
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