grouping

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noun

group·​ing ˈgrü-piŋ How to pronounce grouping (audio)
Synonyms of groupingnext
1
: the act or process of combining in groups
2
: a set of objects combined in a group
a furniture grouping

grouping

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present participle of group entry 2

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Examples of grouping in a Sentence

Noun They arranged the furniture in a grouping around the fireplace. the grouping of English with other Germanic languages
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Martelly’s registration under a new political grouping, Debloke, will place the council under heavy scrutiny. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 In a small farm context, that will be to a grouping of farmers that form a producer unit using the same practices in the same climate. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 In separate local elections, various independent candidates and groupings appeared to be winning most seats nationwide, a traditional result. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Last month, The Athletic reported that the Mets’ position player grouping could look awfully similar next season. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grouping

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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 19 Oct. 2026.

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