1. the action of forming or gathering into a cluster or clusters
2. a method of data analysis that groups similar items together
Usage: statistics; computing

1. present participle of cluster; forming or gathering into a cluster

Examples

• The clustering of houses around the town square created a cozy atmosphere.
• Data clustering helps researchers identify patterns in large datasets.
• The stars were clustering together in the night sky.
• Clustering algorithms are widely used in machine learning.
• The children were clustering around the storyteller.
• Market clustering analysis revealed distinct customer segments.
• Birds were clustering on the telephone wires before migration.