clustering
- noun
- /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
- The researcher noted a clustering of similar species in the rainforest ecosystem.
- clustering algorithm
- hierarchical clustering
- k-means clustering
And if it's a particle, that's the exact type of clustering we would see.
- And if it's a particle, that's the exact type of clustering we would see.
- The stable orbits show this remarkable pattern of clustering.
- Obviously, you know, even though the two logics are similar, it's for different reason that Quentin would have that kind of clustering of terms.
Examples
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Data analysis revealed a clustering of sales in the most populated areas of the city.
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In this section, the processes of feature extraction and clustering will be thoroughly explained.
Academic text (2017) -
The visual clue is the clustering of objects that relate to the number three.
Academic text (1992) -
Previous tick studies in Mississippi have indicated clustering of at least two hard tick species.
Academic text (1997) -
Evidence of the reassertion of tradition became evident in house location, clustering, and matrilocality.
Academic text (1990) -
The validation step has the purpose of evaluating the organizational performance of the clustering method.
Academic text (2017) -
We can also discern, I think, a certain clustering of notions concerning values and ideals.
Academic text (1992) -
For all variables, we checked whether there was a systematic clustering of tasks in the modeled random intercepts.
Academic text (2013) -
Notwithstanding the economic benefits, does the clustering of retirees distort local labor markets and depress wages and salaries?
Academic text (1994) -
The clustering of students in study groups can enhance learning and collaboration.
Synonyms
A group of similar things held or put together
A group of similar things or people close together
A large number of people or things gathered in one place
An act of collecting people or things into one place
A small group of things like plants or soil that grow close together
A way of arranging things into groups by shared features
Putting people and things together because they are similar or have the same purpose
The process of putting things into groups by shared features
A group of things joined together as one whole
Putting things, people, or ideas into groups because they are similar
A group of things or people gathered together
Putting items into groups that have the same features
Antonyms
How Clustered
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word clustering comes from cluster, which meant 'a bunch' or 'a clump', like a bunch of grapes. So clustering is about gathering things close together into a tight group.