noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
agrupamento
1. the process of grouping similar items or data points together based on shared characteristics
Data clustering is essential in machine learning applications.
O agrupamento de dados é essencial em aplicações de aprendizado de máquina.
2. the state or act of forming clusters; gathering together in groups
The clustering of houses in the village created a tight-knit community.
O agrupamento de casas na aldeia criou uma comunidade unida.
3. in statistics and data analysis, a method of organizing objects into groups where members within a group are more similar to each other than to members of other groups
K-means clustering is a popular algorithm for data analysis.
O agrupamento K-means é um algoritmo popular para análise de dados.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'clustering' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and business environments, particularly in data science, statistics, and technology sectors. The term has been widely adopted in Portuguese-speaking tech communities and is often used untranslated in professional settings. In Brazil, there's also the concept of 'clusters industriais' (industrial clusters) referring to geographic concentrations of industries, which became popular in business and economic development discussions.
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