clusters
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫəstɝz// UK //klˈʌstəz// clus·ters
n. small groups of similar things that are close together. You might see them in nature, like stars, or in data.
n. groups of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together. Often used in scientific or statistical contexts to describe non-random distributions.
The scientist found clusters of bacteria in the water sample.
The city map shows distinct clusters of tech companies located near the university campus.
Astronomers observed dense clusters of galaxies that appear to be moving away from each other at an accelerating rate due to cosmic expansion.
Usage
Often paired with the preposition 'of' followed by a plural noun.