strategicgrouping
nounUK /strəˈtiːdʒɪk ˈɡruːpɪŋ/
US /strəˈtiːdʒɪk ˈɡruːpɪŋ/
Putting things or people together in a smart way to help you win or do well.
The coach used strategic grouping to put the fastest runners on the same team.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In business, putting companies or products together on purpose to compete better.
The company's strategic grouping of its brands helped it sell more toys.
3. In games like chess, placing your pieces together to make a strong plan.
Her strategic grouping of knights and bishops surprised her opponent.
4. In school, putting students together in a careful way so everyone learns better.
The teacher's strategic grouping of reading partners helped shy kids speak up.