structuredgrouping

noun

UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃəd ˈɡruː.pɪŋ/

US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚd ˈɡruː.pɪŋ/

Putting things into neat groups in a clear order.

The teacher used structured grouping to sort the crayons by color.

SYNONYMS

organized grouping systematic arrangement ordered classification planned sorting

RELATED WORDS

organization classification arrangement categorization structure

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A way of arranging data or items into defined sets for easier handling.

The program relies on structured grouping to store the files.

3. A teaching method where students work in carefully planned teams.

Structured grouping helped the class finish the project together.

4. The act of forming groups according to fixed rules.

Structured grouping of the samples made the results easy to compare.