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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Ohio State’s only other significant personnel grouping was 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends, two receivers). Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 Putin and Xi have worked in tandem to build out non-Western international groupings, while ramping up joint military drills and supporting one another in forums like the United Nations. Simone McCarthy, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025 The study found no significant grouping of skull shapes associated with breeds historically bred for these tasks. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025 Mixed-age grouping focuses on cooperation and collaboration within the wider community. Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2025.

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