cluster
US /ˈklʌstɚ/
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 nightto 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 ecosystemto foster a high-tech innovation cluster ecosystem, meaning to promote the growth of
- Hard apply statistical cluster analysis to consumer demographicsto submit a formal request or put into practice regarding statistical cluster analysis to consumer demographics
- Very Hard cluster sycophantically around figures of authorityto cluster sycophantically around figures of authority, meaning to come together as in a cluster or flock
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.