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group practice
nounB2
/ˌɡruːp ˈpræk.tɪs/A session in which multiple individuals work together, under guidance, to rehearse, develop, or improve a skill.
group representation
nounC2
/ɡruːp ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/A concept in mathematics, specifically in abstract algebra, where the elements of a group are associated with linear transformations of a vector space (e.g., matrices) in a way that preserves the group's structure.
group speed
nounC2
/ɡruːp spiːd/The velocity at which the envelope (overall shape) of a wave packet travels.
group theory
nounC2
/ˌɡruːp ˈθɪəri/The branch of mathematics dealing with abstract algebraic structures known as groups, which model symmetry and operations on sets.
group therapy
nounB2
/ˌɡruːp ˈθerəpi/A form of psychotherapy in which one or more therapists treat a small group of clients together as a group, using group interaction and shared experiences as a therapeutic tool.
group velocity
nounRare
/ɡruːp vəˈlɒs.ə.ti/The velocity at which the overall shape (envelope) of a wave's amplitudes propagates through space, distinct from the velocity of its individual frequency components.
group work
nounB1
/ɡruːp wɜːk/Work done by a group of people together, often as a collaborative task or project.
grouper
nounB2
/ˈɡruːpə/Any of various large, predatory marine fish of the family Serranidae, often found around coral reefs.
groupie
nounC1
/ˈɡruːpi/An enthusiastic fan, especially a young woman, who follows a musical band or celebrity, often seeking personal contact.
grouping
nounB1
/ˈɡruːpɪŋ/A set of people or things arranged or classified together.
groupism
nounLow
/ˈɡruːpɪz(ə)m/The tendency to prioritize the interests, identity, or cohesion of a group over those of individuals or other groups.
groupoid
nounVery Low
/ˈɡruːpɔɪd/A set equipped with a single binary operation that is associative and has an identity element, but where not every element necessarily has an inverse.
groupthink
nounC1/C2
/ˈɡruːpθɪŋk/A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity within a group results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making, suppressing dissenting viewpoints.
groupuscule
nounC2/Extremely Rare
/ˈɡruːpəˌskjuːl/A very small political or ideological group, especially one that is factional or considered insignificant.
groupware
nounLow Frequency
/ˈɡruːpweə/Software designed to facilitate collaborative work and communication between multiple users on a network.
grouse
nounverbC1
/ɡraʊs/To complain persistently and peevishly.
grout
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ɡraʊt/A thin mortar or paste used for filling gaps, especially between tiles.
grout box
nounC1/C2 (very low frequency, highly specialized term)
/ɡraʊt bɒks/A container for holding and dispensing grout, the cement-like mixture used to fill joints between tiles or bricks.
groutlock brick
nounVery Low (Technical)
/ˈɡraʊtˌlɒk brɪk/A brick, typically an engineering brick, manufactured with holes or indentations specifically designed to be mechanically locked by the grout or mortar, creating a strong, interlocked wall structure.
grouts
plural-nounC2 / Rare
/ɡraʊts/The coarse sediment or grounds that settle at the bottom of a liquid, such as in tea or coffee; the dregs.

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