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   combination

   /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a joining or merging of different parts or qualities in which the component elements are individually distinct: "a magnificent combination of drama, dance, and music" Similar amalgamationamalgammergerunionblendmixturemixminglingmeldfusionfusingcompoundalloymarriageweavecoalescencecoalitionpoolingintegrationconjunctionincorporationsynthesiscompositecompositionconcoctioninformal:mash-up
   • ▪ the process of combining different parts or qualities or the state of being combined: "these four factors work together in combination" Similar cooperationcollaborationconcertsynergyassociationunionalliancepartnershipcoalitionleagueOpposite conflict
   • ▪ a particular arrangement of different elements: "the canvases may be arranged in any number of combinations"
   • ▪ (in sport) a coordinated and effective sequence of moves: "a good uppercut/hook combination"
   • ▪ denoting an object or process that unites different uses, functions, or ingredients: "combination remedies contain painkiller, decongestant, and cough soother"
   • ▪ the joining of substances in a compound with new properties.
   • 2. a sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock: "underneath the picture is a safe: the combination is 210319"
   • 3. a motorcycle with a sidecar attached. British
   • 4. a single undergarment covering the body and legs: dated British "woollen combinations"
   • 5. a selection of a given number of elements from a larger number without regard to their arrangement.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin combinatio(n-), from the verb combinare ‘join two by two’ (see combine1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. combinational adjective
   • 2. combinative adjective

   Scrabble Points: 17

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMBINATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMBINATION definition: 1. the mixture you get when two or more things are combined: 2. an arrangement in a particular…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › combinationCombination Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMBINATION is a result or product of combining; especially : an alliance of individuals, corporations, or states united to achieve a social, political, or economic end. How to use combination in a sentence.

4. byjus.com › maths › combinationCombination in Math- Definition, Formula and Example - BYJU'S

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   In mathematics, a combination is a way of selecting items from a collection where the order of selection does not matter. Suppose we have a set of three numbers P, Q and R. Then in how many ways we can select two numbers from each set, is defined by combination.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMBINATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   COMBINATION meaning: 1. the mixture you get when two or more things are combined: 2. an arrangement in a particular…. Learn more.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CombinationCombination - Wikipedia

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   A combination is a combination of n things taken k at a time without repetition. To refer to combinations in which repetition is allowed, the terms k-combination with repetition, k-multiset, or k-selection, are often used.

7. www.khanacademy.org › v › introduction-to-combinationsIntro to combinations (video) | Combinations | Khan Academy

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   About. Transcript. Learn the difference between permutations and combinations, using the example of seating six people in three chairs. Permutations count the different arrangements of people in specific chairs, while combinations count the different groups of people, regardless of order or chair. Questions. Tips & Thanks.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › combinationCOMBINATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the act of combining or the state of being combined. Synonyms: coalescence, union, conjunction, association. a number of things combined: a combination of ideas. Synonyms: amalgam, amalgamation, mixture. something formed by combining: A chord is a combination of notes. an alliance of persons or parties: a combination in restraint of trade.