group

noun, often attributive

\ ˈgrüp

Definition of group

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : two or more figures forming a complete unit in a composition went there as a group

2a : a number of individuals assembled together or having some unifying relationship a study group

b : an assemblage of objects regarded as a unit one of the food groups

c(1) : a military unit consisting of a headquarters and attached battalions

(2) : a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a squadron and lower than a wing

3a : 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 bed or layer of rocks deposited during an era

4 : a mathematical set that is closed under a binary associative operation, contains an identity element, and has an inverse for every element

group

verb

grouped; grouping; groups

Definition of group (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to combine in a group grouped English and Dutch as Germanic languages

2 : to assign to a group : classify The children were grouped by age.

intransitive verb

1 : to form a group The students grouped around the table.

2 : to belong to a group

3 : to make groups of closely spaced hits on a target the gun grouped beautifully— R. C. Ruark

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Examples of group in a Sentence

Noun

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.

Verb

you should first group the invertebrates by genus group the kids together and we'll see who's missing

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Qualcomm derived about two-thirds of its revenue from China last year, according to regulatory filings, although Huawei wasn’t among a small group of companies that accounted for more than 10% of Qualcomm’s sales. — Asa Fitch, WSJ, "U.S. Trade Salvo at Huawei Threatens Its 5G Ambitions," 17 May 2019 According to the group, side underride guards like this could reduce fatalities and serious injuries with semitrailers by 90 percent. — Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, "Yes, Autopilot Was On in the Tesla Model 3 Crash in March, NTSB Report Confirms," 16 May 2019 The Navy believes its new Sea Hunter unmanned ship, and others like it, could be used to transport supplies to small groups of ground forces trapped behind enemy lines or operating over a wide area. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "This Robotic Ship Could Become a Marine's Lifeline," 9 May 2019 Although the film puts a microscope on a small group of twenty-somethings in very specific circumstances, the film only continues to grow in reverence with each passing year as new generations discover it. — Keaton Bell, Vogue, "25 Years Later, the Cast and Crew of Reality Bites Reunites for a Special Screening," 7 May 2019 Later, after the Frasers have retreated to the forest, a small group of Indians tries to steal the stone. — Marie Claire, "'Outlander' Season 4 Finale Recap: 5 Biggest Takeaways," 28 Jan. 2019 More than one mother came to the group after her child died by suicide. — Beth Dreher, Woman's Day, "Meet the Woman Who Stands In at LGBTQ Weddings," 4 May 2019 Apparently, among his group of friends, Shawn Mendes is that person — and skin-care lovers are not having it. — Leah Prinzivalli, Teen Vogue, "Shawn Mendes Says He Doesn’t Wash His Face, and Fans Are Freaking Out," 20 Apr. 2019 Apparently, in his group of friends, Shawn Mendes is that person — and skin-care lovers are not having it. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Shawn Mendes Says He Doesn’t Wash His Face, and Fans Are Freaking," 19 Apr. 2019

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There’s also a larger array of controls for muting notifications and grouping alerts to reduce the number sent to a user. — Mark Gurman, latimes.com, "Apple announces controls to help fight iPhone addiction, plus augmented reality and fitness features," 4 June 2018 The proposals for the central section of the school include grouping classrooms from each department together and providing space for small group instruction and collaboration, said Imagine OPRF member Rick Young. — Heather Cherone, chicagotribune.com, "'Some areas are beyond repair': Some Imagine OPRF proposals consider tearing down south wing," 17 Apr. 2018 On Monday night, a few parents said the cluster grouping idea appears to be better suited for a district that has smaller class sizes and fewer high-ability students. — Emma Kate Fittes, Indianapolis Star, "'We should back up:' These are Carmel parents' concerns about splitting up 'high-ability'," 26 Mar. 2018 The requests totaling nearly $4 million are grouped as a single item on the commission’s consent agenda, which is usually approved unanimously with little to no discussion. — Stephen Hudak, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Monster Jam, Bay Hill highlight sport-incentive requests for bed-tax money," 10 July 2018 These styles are grouped in the Americana genre, and Holler on the Hill includes standout Americana acts St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Amanda Shires, Blitzen Trapper, John Paul White and Hayes Carll. — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "New music festival Holler on the Hill will bring indie, Americana acts to Garfield Park," 20 June 2018 Idiosyncratic intros to Fierro’s favorite albums are grouped in the section Gladys’ Gems. — Judy Cantor-navas, Billboard, "Latin Legacy: Digital Digging in the Gladys Palmera Collection," 22 May 2018 The homes are grouped with the Tribute Portfolio Hotels collection, which Marriott acquired from Starwood in 2016. — New York Times, "Blurring Lines, Hotels Get Into the Home-Sharing Business," 2 July 2018 But it is still grouped with teams ranked in the coaches’ top 20. — David Wharton, latimes.com, "Orange Coast crew takes on sport's royalty at Henley regatta in England," 28 June 2018

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