grouping

noun

group·​ing ˈgrü-piŋ How to pronounce grouping (audio)
Synonyms of groupingnext
1
: the act or process of combining in groups
2
: a set of objects combined in a group
a furniture grouping

Examples of grouping in a Sentence

They arranged the furniture in a grouping around the fireplace. the grouping of English with other Germanic languages
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026 India and Japan, along with the United States and Australia, are members of the Quad, a grouping that promotes cooperation on regional security, maritime issues and defense to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. Sheikh Saaliq, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Look toward the eastern horizon roughly two hours before sunrise to find the grouping. Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 By separating address grouping, attribution, and operator, the proposal addresses a weakness that has long existed in blockchain analytics; confidence can be mistaken for proof especially given the lack of authoritative auditing standards. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grouping

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grouping was in 1704

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“Grouping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grouping. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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