group of ten: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1/C2Formal to neutral. More common in technical, organizational, or quantitative contexts than in casual conversation.
Quick answer
What does “group of ten” mean?
A set or collection consisting of ten people, items, or units.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A set or collection consisting of ten people, items, or units.
A specific grouping, often used for measurement, organization, scoring, or categorization where the number ten is significant (e.g., a decade in years, a squad in some contexts, a perfect score).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical difference. Both dialects use the phrase. Potential minor differences in related terminology (e.g., 'squad' vs. 'team' in military/sports contexts).
Connotations
Neutral in both. Slightly more clinical/technical connotation.
Frequency
Equally infrequent in general speech in both dialects, used when specificity is required.
Grammar
How to Use “group of ten” in a Sentence
[Verb] + group of ten + [noun]The + group of ten + [verb]A + group of ten + [prepositional phrase]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “group of ten” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- We need to group the applicants into tens for the assessment centre.
- The data was grouped by tens for analysis.
American English
- The coach decided to group the players by tens for the drill.
- Let's group these into tens to make counting easier.
adjective
British English
- A ten-group cohort was established for the longitudinal study.
- The ten-group format proved efficient.
American English
- The ten-group structure is standard for this workshop.
- We adopted a ten-group approach.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in reports for categorizing data, e.g., 'The top-performing group of ten stores showed 15% growth.'
Academic
Used in statistical analysis, research sampling, or historical grouping, e.g., 'Participants were divided into groups of ten for the trial.'
Everyday
Used for practical organization, e.g., 'We need a group of ten volunteers for the cleanup.'
Technical
Used in mathematics, computing (base-10 systems), and manufacturing (batch processing).
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “group of ten”
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Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “group of ten”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “group of ten”
- Using 'group of ten' for a non-countable concept.
- Overusing where a simpler term like 'ten' suffices.
- Incorrect pluralisation: 'groups of tens' (should be 'groups of ten').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a noun phrase composed of three words.
'Decade' specifically refers to a period of ten years. 'Group of ten' is more general and can refer to any ten items or people.
Not directly. The word 'group' can be used as a verb, as in 'to group into tens'.
It is not extremely common in casual conversation. Simpler terms like 'ten of them' or specific words like 'squad', 'team', or 'decade' are often used instead, depending on the context.
A set or collection consisting of ten people, items, or units.
Group of ten is usually formal to neutral. more common in technical, organizational, or quantitative contexts than in casual conversation. in register.
Group of ten: in British English it is pronounced /ɡruːp əv ten/, and in American English it is pronounced /ɡrup əv tɛn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “A perfect ten”
- “Top of the class (implied ten out of ten)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of your two hands: all fingers together make a perfect GROUP OF TEN.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMPLETENESS / PERFECTION (as in a 'perfect ten'), ORGANISATION / MEASUREMENT (as a standard unit).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'group of ten' LEAST likely to be used?