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cluster
A group or collection of similar or related elements. The term is used in many scientific and technical fields, e.g., in IT for a group of networked computers or in statistics for a group of data points.
Ein Computercluster besteht aus mehreren Rechnern, die als ein einziges System arbeiten.
A computer cluster consists of several computers that work as a single system.
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In economics, a geographical concentration of companies, specialized suppliers, service providers, and related institutions in a particular field.
Die Region hat sich zu einem wichtigen Cluster für Biotechnologie entwickelt.
The region has developed into an important cluster for biotechnology.
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In medicine, an unusual accumulation of disease cases in a particular region or time period.
Das Gesundheitsamt untersucht ein lokales Cluster von Infektionen.
The health department is investigating a local cluster of infections.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Cluster |
| genitive | des Clusters |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Cluster | die Cluster die Clusters |
| accusative | den Cluster | die Cluster die Clusters |
| dative | dem Cluster | den Clustern den Clusters |
| genitive | des Clusters | der Cluster der Clusters |
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The word 'Cluster' is mainly used in specialized and scientific language. It is often found in texts about IT, economics, statistics, or medicine.
In der Informatik bezeichnet man eine Gruppe vernetzter Server als Cluster.
In computer science, a group of networked servers is called a cluster.
To specify what a cluster consists of, German often uses a compound such as 'Datencluster' (data cluster) or the preposition 'von' (of), followed by the dative.
Die Forscher analysieren ein Cluster von Galaxien.
The researchers are analyzing a cluster of galaxies.
Although the word 'Cluster' is used in many fields, the accompanying words make the meaning clear. Terms like 'Computer' (computer) or 'Server' (server) point to the IT meaning, 'Unternehmen' (company) to the economic meaning, and 'Infektionen' (infections) to the medical meaning.
Das Wirtschaftscluster in dieser Region ist sehr erfolgreich.
The economic cluster in this region is very successful.
In technical and scientific contexts, 'Cluster' is often combined with verbs such as 'bilden' (to form), 'analysieren' (to analyze), or 'zusammenfassen' (to group together).
Die Datenpunkte bilden ein deutliches Cluster in der Grafik.
The data points form a clear cluster in the chart.
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Die Gruppe is a neutral word for several related people or things. Das Cluster also refers to such a collection, but sounds more technical and usually emphasizes similar elements or specific shared characteristics. In everyday situations, Gruppe is the better choice; for organized data or networked computers, Cluster is more appropriate.
Das Programm erkennt ein Cluster ähnlicher Datenpunkte.
The program recognizes a cluster of similar data points.
Die Gruppe der Schüler arbeitet heute gemeinsam an einem Projekt.
The group of students is working together on a project today.
