CLUSTERING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word clustering. (close relations)
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| aggregation | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • several things grouped together or considered as a whole • the act of gathering something together | ||||||
| assembly | nounn | |||||
noun • a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit • the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) • a public facility to meet for open discussion • a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose • a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together • the social act of assembling | ||||||
| collection | nounn | |||||
noun • several things grouped together or considered as a whole • a publication containing a variety of works • request for a sum of money • the act of gathering something together | ||||||
| combination | nounn | |||||
noun • a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities • a coordinated sequence of chess moves • a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock • a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose • an alliance of people or corporations or countries for a special purpose (formerly to achieve some antisocial end but now for general political or economic purposes) • the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order • the act of combining things to form a new whole | ||||||
| consolidation | nounn | |||||
noun • combining into a solid mass • the act of combining into an integral whole • something that has consolidated into a compact mass | ||||||
| gathering | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a group of persons together in one place • the social act of assembling • the act of gathering something • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching | ||||||
| grouping | nounn | |||||
noun • any number of entities (members) considered as a unit • the activity of putting things together in groups • a system for classifying things into groups | ||||||
| bunching | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a grouping of a number of similar things • an informal body of friends • any collection in its entirety verb • form into a bunch • gather or cause to gather into a cluster | ||||||
| clump | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a grouping of a number of similar things • a compact mass • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) verb • make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground • come together as in a cluster or flock • walk clumsily • gather or cause to gather into a cluster | ||||||
| bunch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a grouping of a number of similar things • an informal body of friends • any collection in its entirety verb • form into a bunch • gather or cause to gather into a cluster | ||||||
| bundle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a collection of things wrapped or boxed together • a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing • a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit) verb • make into a bundle • gather or cause to gather into a cluster • compress into a wad • sleep fully clothed in the same bed with one's betrothed | ||||||
| constellate | verbv | |||||
verb • scatter or intersperse like dots or studs • come together as in a cluster or flock • form a constellation or cluster | ||||||
| flock | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a church congregation guided by a pastor • a group of birds • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • an orderly crowd • a group of sheep or goats verb • move as a crowd or in a group • come together as in a cluster or flock | ||||||
