Word
cluster
Meanings
A group of things that are close together in a single area.
A group of related people, businesses, or activities concentrated in one place.
A set of connected computers or servers working together as one system.
Definition
A cluster is a group of similar things that are close together or connected.
A cluster is a set of things that are grouped closely in one place or linked in some way. It can describe physical objects, such as flowers or stars, or more abstract groupings, such as related companies, data points, or computers. The word often suggests that the items form a noticeable concentration rather than being spread out.
Examples
- I noticed a cluster of bright wildflowers along the edge of the trail.
- You can spot a dense cluster of cafés around the station if you walk two blocks north.
- He analyzed the survey results and found a cluster of responses that didn’t match the overall trend.
- She manages a computing cluster that spreads the workload across several servers during peak traffic.
- They chose the neighborhood because its design cluster brings architects, studios, and suppliers within easy reach.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use "cluster" for any group, but it usually implies items are close together or tightly connected.
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