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cluster

US /ˈklʌstɚ/

noun Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

a grouping of a number of similar things

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

A cluster of small shops opened near the new train station.

Word Family

NounNoun
cluster gốc clustering
VerbVerb
cluster gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • groupany number of entities (members) considered as a unit
  • buncha grouping of a number of similar things
  • bundlea collection of things wrapped or boxed together

Collocations

  • Easy see a cluster of bright stars at night
    to see a cluster of bright stars at night, meaning to perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
  • Medium foster a high-tech innovation cluster ecosystem
    to foster a high-tech innovation cluster ecosystem, meaning to promote the growth of
  • Hard apply statistical cluster analysis to consumer demographics
    to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding statistical cluster analysis to consumer demographics
  • Very Hard cluster sycophantically around figures of authority
    to cluster sycophantically around figures of authority, meaning to come together as in a cluster or flock

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