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noun

grouping

n.
US /ˈɡɹupɪŋ/ UK /ɡɹˈuːpɪŋ/ group·ing UK spelling groupings

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    a collection of people or things that are joined together because they are similar.

    a collection of individuals or items treated as a single unit based on shared characteristics.

    Simple

    The researcher looked at a small grouping of cells under the microscope.

    In context

    The political analyst noted that this specific grouping of voters often decides the outcome of the national election.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    the process of putting people or things into different sets or categories.

    the act or process of arranging items or individuals into groups.

    Simple

    The teacher's grouping of the students by ability helped them learn faster.

    In context

    The software allows for the automatic grouping of files based on their creation date and file type.

  3. 03 C2 Proficiency Technical Sport

    how close together several shots (like from a gun or bow) land on a target.

    the pattern or degree of closeness of multiple projectiles fired at a single target.

    Simple

    The archer was happy because all her arrows were in a tight grouping.

    In context

    The instructor evaluated the recruit's performance based on the consistency of their shot grouping during the rapid-fire exercise.

It is also important for marketers to understand how consumers think about the future rather than simply grouping consumers by age.

Phys.org· 20 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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