clustering
n. uncountablen. the act of grouping similar things together. In computing, it refers to connecting several computers so they work as one powerful system or organizing data into related groups.
n. the process of grouping a set of objects or data points in such a way that those in the same group are more similar to each other than to those in other groups. In a hardware context, it involves linking multiple computers to act as a single system for high availability or load balancing.
The software uses clustering to group similar customer profiles.
By implementing server clustering, the IT department ensured that the website remained online even if one machine failed.
Data scientists often apply unsupervised clustering algorithms to identify hidden patterns within large datasets before moving on to more specific predictive modeling phases.
Often functions as a gerund noun; frequently paired with 'algorithm' or 'server' in technical contexts.