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- [groo-ping]
- /ˈgru pɪŋ/
- /ˈɡruː.pɪŋ/
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- [groo-ping]
- /ˈgru pɪŋ/
Definitions of grouping word
- noun grouping any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings. 1
- noun grouping a number of persons or things ranged or considered together as being related in some way. 1
- noun grouping Also called radical. Chemistry. two or more atoms specifically arranged, as the hydroxyl group, –OH. Compare free radical. 1
- noun grouping Linguistics. (in the classification of related languages within a family) a category of a lower order than a subbranch and of a higher order than a subgroup: the Low German group of West Germanic languages. any grouping of languages, whether it is made on the basis of geography, genetic relationship, or something else. 1
- noun grouping Geology. a division of stratified rocks comprising two or more formations. 1
- noun grouping Military. Army. a flexible administrative and tactical unit consisting of two or more battalions and a headquarters. Air Force. an administrative and operational unit subordinate to a wing, usually composed of two or more squadrons. 1
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Origin of grouping
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
1740-50; See group, -ing1, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Grouping
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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grouping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
grouping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grouping
noun grouping
- organization — the act or process of organizing.
- categorization — to arrange in categories or classes; classify.
- layout — an arrangement or plan: We objected to the layout of the house.
- classification — A classification is a division or category in a system which divides things into groups or types.
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
Antonyms for grouping
noun grouping
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disarrangement — Upset of the normal order.
- disorganisation — Alternative spelling of disorganization.
Top questions with grouping
- how to factor by grouping?
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