clustering

adj. grouping of a number of similar things

v. gather closely together, assemble, crowd together

Clustering can refer toComputer clustering - the connection of many low-cost computers to be used as one larger computer.In computer science, the undesirable, contiguous grouping of elements in a hash table.Data clustering - a technique for data analysis by partitioning a data set into subsets whose elements share common traits.Semantic clustering - clustering of objects based on a semantic proximity.In demographics, the gathering of various populations based on ethnicity, economics or religion.In writing, a "pre-writing" technique to organize ideas using "ball-and-stick" diagrams similar to mind maps. The term was popularized by Gabriele Rico's 1983 book Writing the Natural Way: Turn the Task of Writing Into the Joy of Writing.In physics - formation of clusters: regions of enhanced concentration of particles of matter.
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Noun
1. a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers"
(synonym) bunch, clump, cluster
(hypernym) agglomeration
(hyponym) knot
(derivation) cluster, constellate, flock, clump

Noun
1. a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers"
(synonym) bunch, clump, clustering
(hypernym) agglomeration
(hyponym) knot
(derivation) constellate, flock, clump
Verb
1. come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer"
(synonym) constellate, flock, clump
(hypernym) meet, gather, assemble, forgather, foregather
(hyponym) huddle, huddle together
(derivation) bunch, clump, clustering
2. gather or cause to gather into a cluster; "She bunched her fingers into a fist"; "The students bunched up at the registration desk"
(synonym) bunch, bunch up, bundle, clump
(hypernym) form
(hyponym) agglomerate
(derivation) bunch, clump, clustering

n. classifying

(p. pr. & vb. n.)
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