cluster

/klœstər/
nounIntermediateLoanword from Englishcluster
general

a group of similar things or people that are close together or connected in some way

Les étoiles forment un cluster dans le ciel nocturne.

The stars form a cluster in the night sky.

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The term is often used in various fields to describe groupings.

💻Technology
technical

in computing, a group of servers or computers that work together as a single system

Le cluster de serveurs gère les requêtes des utilisateurs.

The server cluster handles user requests.

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In technology, clusters are used for high-performance computing.

Collocations

cluster d'entreprisesbusiness clustercluster de donnéesdata cluster

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Related Phrases

faire clusterphrase
to cluster

💡Pro Tip

Technical Usage

In computing, a cluster refers to a group of servers working together as a single system.

📖Word Origin

From English 'cluster', derived from Middle English 'closter', meaning a bunch or group.

📝Usage Notes

The word is commonly used in both general and technical contexts. In technology, it refers to a group of computers or servers working together.

Word Breakdown

clust
related to grouping or bunching
root
+
-er
suffix indicating a group or collection
suffix
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