group

Визначення

1. Іменник

   A number of people or things together.

   Приклади

   • There is a group of houses behind the hill.
   • A group of students waited outside.
   ≈collection≈set
2. Іменник

   In math, a set with an operation that follows certain rules.

   Приклади

   • We assume the existence of a group with no solution.
   • The book explains the group SU2.
3. Іменник

   In math, a set linked to a point on a curve.

   Приклади

   • The group of a divisor decides the curve's system.
   • Mathematicians compute this group for each curve.
4. Іменник

   A small band of musicians.

   Приклади

   • Did you see the new jazz group?
   • She sings lead in a local rock group.
   ≈band≈ensemble
5. Іменник

   A small set of galaxies close together.

   Приклади

   • Our galaxy belongs to a small group called the Local Group.
   • Astronomers found a nearby group of twelve galaxies.
6. Іменник

   A column of elements in the periodic table.

   Приклади

   • Group 1 elements are the alkali metals.
   • Carbon belongs to group 14.
7. Іменник

   A set of atoms in a molecule that gives it traits.

   Приклади

   • Nitro is an electron-pulling group.
   • The hydroxyl group helps the molecule mix with water.
8. Іменник

   A part of a society or culture.

   Приклади

   • Every group in the society had its own customs.
   • Sociologists study how each group meets the wider culture.
9. Іменник

   A unit in an air force.

   Приклади

   • The group flew three squadrons of bombers.
   • He commanded a bomber group in the war.
10. Іменник

    A set of rock layers.

    Приклади

    • Geologists mapped the group of rock layers across the valley.
    • The rock group covers millions of years.