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banding

n.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈbændɪŋ// UK //bˈændɪŋ// band·ing Archaic
SIMPLE

The school uses a banding system to group students by ability.

CONTEXTUAL

The military banding ensures that soldiers are trained and promoted according to their specific rank and experience level.

COMPLEX

While the traditional banding system was effective for standardised testing, modern educators argue it fails to account for the diverse learning paces of individual students.

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