Regrouping: meaning, definitions and examples

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regrouping

 

[ riːˈɡruːpɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The act of rearranging a set of elements into a new grouping, often used in combinatorics and algebra.

Synonyms

rearrangement, reorganization

Examples of usage

  • Regrouping the numbers in different ways can lead to different outcomes in the calculation.
  • In this problem, regrouping the variables can simplify the expression.
Context #2 | Noun

education

A teaching strategy where students are placed in different groups based on their learning needs or abilities.

Synonyms

grouping, reorganization

Examples of usage

  • Regrouping the students allowed for more personalized instruction.
  • The teacher used regrouping to facilitate peer learning.

Translations

Translations of the word "regrouping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reagrupamento

🇮🇳 पुनर्गठन

🇩🇪 Umgruppierung

🇮🇩 pengelompokan ulang

🇺🇦 перегрупування

🇵🇱 przegrupowanie

🇯🇵 再編成

🇫🇷 regroupement

🇪🇸 reagrupación

🇹🇷 yeniden grupla

🇰🇷 재편성

🇸🇦 إعادة تجميع

🇨🇿 přeskupení

🇸🇰 preskupovanie

🇨🇳 重新分组

🇸🇮 pregrupacija

🇮🇸 endurhópun

🇰🇿 қайта топтастыру

🇬🇪 გადაჯგუფება

🇦🇿 yenidən qruplaşma

🇲🇽 reagrupación

Etymology

The term 'regrouping' originated from the word 'group' with the prefix 're-' added to indicate the action of rearranging or reorganizing. It has been commonly used in mathematics and education to describe the process of rearranging elements or students into new groupings for various purposes.

See also: group, groupable, grouped, grouping, groupings, regroup, subgroup.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,963, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.