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/ɡruːp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A collection of elements in a particular category.
The periodic table organizes elements into groups based on their chemical properties.
A number of individuals or organizations that work together on a project.
The research group presented their findings at the conference.
A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.
A group of students gathered in the library to study.
A set of people or things that share a common characteristic.
She belongs to a support group for new parents.
verb
To put together or arrange into a group.
The teacher grouped the students according to their reading levels.
To classify or categorize things together.
We need to group the different types of data for better analysis.
To come together as a group.
They grouped together in hopes of achieving a common goal.
Etymology
Late Middle English, from Old French 'groupe', from Italian 'gruppo', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in a group:
together with others
group effort:
collaborative work by multiple people
focus group:
a diverse group assembled to provide feedback on a product or idea
support group:
a gathering of people who share common experiences or problems
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Click
He's part of a click that only hangs out with each other.
Gang
The gang met up at the park.