noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

grouping

GROO-pihng

Grouping (noun) means a set of people or things gathered together under some shared category. Example: “The report divides customers into four broad groupings by age.”

noun

A set of people or things gathered together under some shared category.

"The report divides customers into four broad groupings by age."

"Political parties often form loose groupings within parliament."

How to use grouping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA category or cluster that things get sorted into.

Common pairings

a natural grouping broad groupings

Word forms

groupings plural

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The report divides customers into four broad _____ by age.

Synonyms

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group pigeonholing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grouping” mean?

The word “grouping” means a set of people or things gathered together under some shared category. In plain terms, a category or cluster that things get sorted into.

How do you pronounce “grouping”?

“Grouping” is pronounced GROO-pihng (/ˈɡɹuːpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “grouping” in a sentence?

Here is “grouping” used in a sentence: “The report divides customers into four broad groupings by age.”

What part of speech is “grouping”?

“Grouping” is a noun.

Is “grouping” a common word?

“Grouping” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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