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   cluster

   /ˈklʌstə/

   noun

   • 1. a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together: "clusters of creamy-white flowers" Similar bunchclumpcollectionmassknotgroupclutchbundlenestagglomerationconglomerationaggregateracemepanicleinflorescencetrusscrowdgroupknothuddlebunchgatheringthrongswarmflockpacktroupepartybandbodycollectionassemblagecongregationinformal:ganggaggle
   • ▪ a group of stars or galaxies forming a relatively close association: "there are several clusters in Cassiopeia"
   • ▪ a natural subgroup of a population, used for statistical sampling or analysis: "ten clusters from all the primary health centres were selected"
   • ▪ a group of cases of a disease, especially an infectious disease or type of cancer, that occur close together in time or space: "clusters of the disease have been reported, leading to speculation about person-to-person transmission"
   • ▪ a group of consonants pronounced in immediate succession, as str in strong.
   • ▪ a group of atoms of the same element, typically a metal, bonded closely together in a molecule: "noble-metal clusters supported on an acidic carrier"

   verb

   • 1. form a cluster or clusters: "the children clustered round her skirts"
   • ▪ (of data points) have similar numerical values: "students tended to have marks clustering around 70 per cent"

   Word Origin Old Englishclyster; probably related to clot.

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

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   CLUSTER definition: 1. a group of similar things that are close together, sometimes surrounding something: 2. a group…. Learn more.

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   cluster: [noun] a number of similar things that occur together: such as. two or more consecutive consonants or vowels in a segment of speech. a group of buildings and especially houses built close together on a sizable tract in order to preserve open spaces larger than the individual yard for common recreation. an aggregation of stars or ...

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › clusterCLUSTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Cluster definition: a number of things of the same kind, growing or held together; a bunch. See examples of CLUSTER used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLUSTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   9 meanings: 1. a number of things growing, fastened, or occurring close together 2. a number of persons or things grouped.... Click for more definitions.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLUSTER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CLUSTER definition: 1. a group of similar things that are close together: 2. to form a close group: . Learn more.

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   cluster: 1 n a grouping of a number of similar things “a cluster of admirers” Synonyms: bunch , clump , clustering Examples: Northern Cross a cluster of 5 bright stars forming a cross in the constellation Cygnus Omega Centauri a global cluster in the constellation Centaurus Pleiades a star cluster in the constellation Taurus Types: show 6 ...

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › clusterCluster - definition of cluster by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A group of the same or similar elements gathered or occurring closely together; a bunch: "She held out her hand, a small tight cluster of fingers" (Anne Tyler).

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncluster noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of cluster noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCLUSTER definition in American English | Collins English...

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    a small metal design placed on a ribbon representing an awarded medal to indicate that the same medal has been awarded again

11. www.yourdictionary.com › clusterCluster Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Cluster definition: A group of the same or similar elements gathered or occurring closely together; a bunch.