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combination
[kom-buh-ney-shuhn]
noun
the act of combining or the state of being combined.
Synonyms: , , ,a number of things combined.
a combination of ideas.
Synonyms: , ,something formed by combining.
A chord is a combination of notes.
an alliance of persons or parties.
a combination in restraint of trade.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , , , ,the set or series of numbers or letters used in setting the mechanism of a combination lock.
the parts of the mechanism operated by this.
Often combinations. a suit of underwear in one piece.
Mathematics.
the arrangement of elements into various groups without regard to their order in the group.
a group thus formed.
combination
/ ˌɒɪˈԱɪʃə /
noun
the act of combining or state of being combined
a union of separate parts, qualities, etc
an alliance of people or parties; group having a common purpose
the set of numbers that opens a combination lock
the mechanism of this type of lock
a motorcycle with a sidecar attached
maths
an arrangement of the numbers, terms, etc, of a set into specified groups without regard to order in the group
the combinations of a, b, and c, taken two at a time, are ab, bc, ac
a group formed in this way. The number of combinations of n objects taken r at a time is n !/[( n – r )! r !]. Symbol: n C r Compare permutation
the chemical reaction of two or more compounds, usually to form one other compound
chess a tactical manoeuvre involving a sequence of moves and more than one piece
Other 51Թ Forms
- combinational adjective
- intercombination noun
- noncombination noun
- precombination noun
- supercombination noun
- uncombinational adjective
- ˌdzˈԲپDzԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of combination1
Example Sentences
"I was on the record a couple of weeks ago talking about the need to bed down that opening combination," said McDonald.
For guiding his team to a 29-3 record while mixing in a combination of young and veteran players, Robinson has been selected The Times’ softball coach of the year for 2025.
However, the island also has 10 generators at its Vale power station, using a combination of natural gas, diesel and oil.
There was a combination of factors that led up to this moment.
“What works is that it has this instant combination of being a big, action-packed sci-fi show, but it’s also a workplace comedy.”
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