grouping

noun

group·​ing ˈgrü-piŋ How to pronounce grouping (audio)
1
: the act or process of combining in groups
2
: a set of objects combined in a group
a furniture grouping

Examples of grouping in a Sentence

They arranged the furniture in a grouping around the fireplace. the grouping of English with other Germanic languages
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The new grouping is made up of a broad spectrum of opposition forces, from Islamist factions to moderates. Lauren Kent, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024 Golden State could use a connector, and Thornton can adapt to various personnel groupings and styles. Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 These included requiring some blocks to be placed at a predetermined location like an edge or grouping blocks that share the same voltage source. Somdeb Majumdar, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Nov. 2024 Here is a look at some of the stocks UBS has placed in each grouping. Brian Evans, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grouping 

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grouping was in 1704

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“Grouping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grouping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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