grouping 1 of 2

noun

ˈgrü-piŋ How to pronounce grouping (audio)
Definition of groupingnext
1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit the standard grouping for an average living room: sofa, matching wing chairs, and the inevitable coffee table

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2
as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit the next grouping of tourists can start the house tour as soon as the last bunch leaves

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grouping

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verb

present participle of group
1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type you should first group the invertebrates by genus

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2
as in assembling
to bring together in one body or place group the kids together and we'll see if they're all here

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Recent Examples of grouping
Noun
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 When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Verb
The Batch Zero framework aims to speed up the study process by grouping qualified projects of at least 75 MW into one study so ERCOT can assess demand, allocate grid capacity and identify transmission upgrades. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Kidd recommends grouping lavender, marigolds, yarrow, and salvia with your roses. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grouping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grouping
  1. cluster
  2. group
  3. classifying
  4. assembling
  5. batch
  6. bunch
  7. ranking
  8. collecting
Noun
  • Each cluster contained a simple RLC resonator — a resistor, capacitor, and inductor, a combination that creates an oscillating electrical signal at a particular frequency.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
  • For the unfamiliar, Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde as it is known to locals, is a cluster of 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean, about 350 miles off the coast of West Africa.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • At least 100,000 have been killed in the fighting, according to conflict monitoring group ACLED.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The problem is that this group is mostly comprised of uncultured idiots, so Shai and Georgia are the only people who know what Rocky Horror is.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of group
Verb
  • In the most recent legislative session, Holscher introduced a bill to move marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug, classifying it among less addictive and harmful drugs.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • The council concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support classifying obesity as a disease.
    — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026
Definition of classifying
Verb
  • Recipe Tips for Sailor Sandwich Browning the pastrami and knockwurst before assembling the sandwich builds flavor and removes moisture from the meats, which helps keep the bread crisp.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
  • The company is now assembling the Starcloud-2 mission, a 450 kg satellite with 8 kW of power generation.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of assembling
Noun
  • One way to expedite feeding is to make a larger batch and store that in the refrigerator for up to a week.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Even with the pharmaceutical upgrade, early trials required a tedious, hands-on batch process.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • Add 1 small bunch collard greens, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and bright green, about 4 minutes.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • This four-to-five-hour World War I experience, based on the infamous Gallipoli campaign, spent a couple of months as a PC exclusive (and gardnered a bunch of Very Positive feedback).
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of bunch
Verb
  • No two suburbs are alike, but several cities in this ranking share some features in common, like proximity to water and higher education.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of ranking
Verb
  • Some collectors are also looking beyond traditional categories of collecting and are interested in rare objects with a strong story behind them.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
  • One of the biggest challenges in robotics is collecting enough training data.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
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