Word
grouping
Phoneticsgroup·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɹupɪŋ/
UK/ɡɹˈuːpɪŋ/
Definitions
01a set of things or people
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a collection of people or things that are joined together because they are similar.
n. a collection of individuals or items treated as a single unit based on shared characteristics.
Español:agrupación
“The researcher looked at a small grouping of cells under the microscope.”
“The political analyst noted that this specific grouping of voters often decides the outcome of the national election.”
Antonyms
02the act of forming groups
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of putting people or things into different sets or categories.
n. the act or process of arranging items or individuals into groups.
“The teacher's grouping of the students by ability helped them learn faster.”
“The software allows for the automatic grouping of files based on their creation date and file type.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
03shot accuracy
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Technical
n. how close together several shots (like from a gun or bow) land on a target.
n. the pattern or degree of closeness of multiple projectiles fired at a single target.
“The archer was happy because all her arrows were in a tight grouping.”
“The instructor evaluated the recruit's performance based on the consistency of their shot grouping during the rapid-fire exercise.”
Usage
Countable when referring to specific sets; uncountable when referring to the act of arranging things into sets.
Real-World Examples
“Safari 27 in Golden Gate supports tab grouping, a way to organize tabs on top of the methods that already exist (separate profiles for home/work, opening different windows to use for different things).” “It is also important for marketers to understand how consumers think about the future rather than simply grouping consumers by age.” Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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