mixing
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɪksɪŋ// UK //mˈɪksɪŋ// mix·ing
n. the act of combining different things or people together. In statistics, it describes how different groups or sets of data are blended into one.
n. the process of combining distinct elements or populations into a single aggregate. In a statistical context, it refers to the blending of different probability distributions or data sets.
The mixing of different cultures makes the city vibrant.
The researcher studied the mixing of two distinct populations to see how it affected the average income data.
Statistical mixing models are frequently employed to estimate the proportions of different source populations within a single heterogeneous sample.
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the components being combined.