auto-grouping

noun
UK /ˌɔːtəʊˈɡruːpɪŋ/
US /ˌɔːtoʊˈɡruːpɪŋ/

Auto-grouping is when a computer puts things into groups by itself.

The app uses auto-grouping to sort my photos by date.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A feature that automatically places similar items together without help from a person.

Auto-grouping put all the red blocks in one pile.

3. The process of forming teams or sets automatically in a game or program.

The game's auto-grouping made fair teams for everyone.

4. In computing, the automatic collection of data or files into shared folders.

Auto-grouping saved the files into monthly folders.