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cluster
/ˈklʌstər/
a group of similar things or people close together
The stars formed a beautiful cluster in the night sky.
A group of stars appeared close together, creating a visually striking pattern.
general
a group of similar things or people close together
The bees formed a cluster around the hive.
The bees gathered closely together near the hive.
Can refer to physical objects, people, or abstract concepts.
Technology
technical
a group of computers or servers working together as a single system
The company uses a cluster of servers to handle high traffic.
The company relies on multiple servers working together to manage large amounts of internet traffic.
Common in computing and data processing contexts.
Collocations
cluster of starsa group of stars close togethercluster of buildingsa group of buildings close togethercluster analysisa statistical method for grouping similar data points
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Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'cluster' when referring to a tight group of similar items or people.
Gold Rule
Technical Context
In computing, a 'cluster' refers to multiple computers working together as a single system.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'clustre', from Old French 'clustre', from Latin 'conglutinare' (to glue together).
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally and metaphorically. In technology, it refers to a group of computers working together.
Word Breakdown
clust
to gather or group
root-er
a group or collection
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