Answer: pigeonholing

AnswerCrossword Clue
PIGEONHOLINGAssigning to a specific place
pigeonholingDeposit (a document) into a pigeonhole
pigeonholingPut aside for future consideration
pigeonholingPIGEONHOLE
pigeonholingAssign to a particular category or class, esp. in a manner that is too rigid or exclusive