grouping

American  

[groo-ping] / ˈgru pɪŋ /

noun

1. an act or process of placing in groups.

2. a set or arrangement of persons or things in a group.

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grouping British  

/ ˈɡruːpɪŋ /

noun

1. a planned arrangement of things, people, etc, within a group

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Etymology

Origin of grouping

1740–50; See group, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Coca-Cola also said it will create two new market groupings aimed at sharpening focus on markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

In December, Iran hosted troops from China, Russia and seven other countries for Sahand-2025, counterterrorism drills organized under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a security and economic grouping led by China and Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal

The signatories also include leaders from the Bank for International Settlements, a grouping of central banks.

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In addition to the G-20, South Africa is also part of Brics, a smaller grouping of like-minded nations that includes Brazil, Russia, India, Iran and China.

From The Wall Street Journal

Installed in thematic groupings, with a spectacular finale, the thoughtful selection allows us to follow the sometimes dramatic shifts in her evolution.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• organization