Definition Definition

cluster - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'cluster' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Cluster [ n.]
- A number of things of the same kind growing together; a bunch.
- A number of similar things collected together or lying contiguous; a group; as, a cluster of islands.
- A number of individuals grouped together or collected in one place; a crowd; a mob.
2 . Cluster [ v. i.]
- To grow in clusters or assemble in groups; to gather or unite in a cluster or clusters.
3 . Cluster [ v. t.]
- To collect into a cluster or clusters; to gather into a bunch or close body.

Meaning of 'cluster' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . cluster [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a grouping of a number of similar things
Example in sentence:
  • a bunch of trees;
  • a cluster of admirers
2 . cluster [ v]
Meaning (2):
- gather or cause to gather into a cluster
Example in sentence:
  • She bunched her fingers into a fist
Meaning (3):
- come together as in a cluster or flock
Example in sentence:
  • The poets constellate in this town every summer

Nearby Words:

club club-rush club-shaped clubbable clubbed clubber clubbing clubbish clubbist clubfist

See 'cluster' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Related Definitions

  • Cluster Sample
    Cluster Sample is the portion of the population under research that is grouped together to split a large number of samples into smaller groups called clusters based on their similarity.
  • Base cluster operations center
    Base cluster operations center refers to a command and control facility that serves as the base cluster commander’s focal point for defense and security of the base cluster.
  • Base cluster commander
    Base cluster commander— in base defense operations, a senior base commander designated by the joint force commander responsible for coordinating the defense of bases within ...
  • Base cluster
    Base cluster— in base defense operations, a collection of bases, geographically grouped for mutual protection and ease of command and control.
  • Clustered server
    Clustered server is a network server, which is a member or a group of two or more servers. All machines in the group employ a combination
  • Grand strategy clusters
    Strategies that may be more advantageous for firms to choose under one of four sets of conditions defined by market growth rate and the strength of the firm’s competitive position.

Categories

Browse Dictionary