group
1group
noun, often attributive \ˈgrüp\Definition of GROUP
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: two or more figures forming a complete unit in a composition
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a : a number of individuals assembled together or having some unifying relationship b : an assemblage of objects regarded as a unit c (1) : a military unit consisting of a headquarters and attached battalions (2) : a unit of the United States Air Force higher than a squadron and lower than a wing
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a : an assemblage of related organisms —often used to avoid taxonomic connotations when the kind or degree of relationship is not clearly defined b (1) : two or more atoms joined together or sometimes a single atom forming part of a molecule; especially : functional group <a methyl group> (2) : an assemblage of elements forming one of the vertical columns of the periodic table c : a stratigraphic division comprising rocks deposited during an era
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: a mathematical set that is closed under a binary associative operation, contains an identity element, and has an inverse for every element
Examples of GROUP
- It'll be easier if we go there as a group.
- She presented the idea to the group.
- We like to let these students work in groups whenever possible.
- She belongs to an environmental group.
- She joined a discussion group.
- A select group of scientists has been invited to the conference.
Origin of GROUP
French groupe, from Italian gruppo, by-form of groppo knot, tangle, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kropf craw — more at crop
First Known Use: 1686
Related to GROUP
2group
verbDefinition of GROUP
transitive verb
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: to combine in a group
2
: to assign to a group : classify
intransitive verb
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: to form a group
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: to belong to a group
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: to make groups of closely spaced hits on a target <the gun grouped beautifully — R. C. Ruark>
— group·able \ˈgrü-pə-bəl\ adjective
Examples of GROUP
- <you should first group the invertebrates by genus>
- <group the kids together and we'll see who's missing>
First Known Use of GROUP
1718
Related to GROUP
- Synonyms
- assort, break down, categorize, class, codify, compartment, compartmentalize, digest, distinguish, distribute, grade, classify, peg, place, range, rank, relegate, separate, sort, type
group
noun , often attrib \ˈgrüp\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GROUP
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: a number of individuals assembled together or having some unifying relationship
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a : an assemblage of related organisms—often used to avoid taxonomic connotations when the kind or degree of relationship is not clearly defined b (1) : an assemblage of atoms forming part of a molecule; especially : functional group (2) : an assemblage of elements forming one of the vertical columns of the periodic table
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