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clustering

Pronunciation: [ˈklʌstərɪŋ]

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Learn how to use clustering in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) a group of things that are together because they share something in common. Imagine a bunch of apples on a table—they might be clustered together because they all came from the same tree.

Example

The clustering of stars in the sky made it look beautiful at night.

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There was no clustering of animals in the field; they were all spread out.

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Why do you think the flowers are clustering together in that corner?

Context: “organization”

(verb) to gather things or people together based on similarities. Like when you put all your red toys in one box and all your blue toys in another.

Example

The teacher is clustering the students by their interests for the group project.

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She didn't cluster the books; they were all over the shelf in a big mess.

Example

How do you plan to cluster the items for the presentation?

How to pronounce clustering

Pronunciation: [ˈklʌstərɪŋ]

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