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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Philadelphia led in shots with that grouping on the ice and had some extended offensive zone shifts. Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 What To Know While Beijing strengthens ties with key players in this grouping, the future of Biden's legacy in the region appears uncertain. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Adding to this tension are the dueling public positions on the legality of DEI initiatives, adopted by various groupings of state attorneys general. Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Still, to illustrate his theme, Mr. Biden told a story of how members of the Quad grouping of Asian-Pacific countries requested that their first meeting as an enhanced regional organization be held at his home in Delaware. Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for grouping 

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 1 Feb. 2025.

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