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combination

com·bi·na·tion [ kòmbi náysh'n ] (plural com·bi·na·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mixture: an association of different things or factors, or the act of mixing them
We were saved by a combination of skill and good luck.

2. combined set: two or more people or things that are combined to form a set
The red shirt and navy vest make a striking color combination.

3. numbers that open lock: a series of numbers or letters needed to open a combination lock

4. boxing series of punches: in boxing, two or more punches quickly delivered one after the other

5. alliance: an association between people or groups established in order to accomplish something

6. mathematics arrangement of numbers in subsets: an arrangement of the numbers or symbols in a mathematical set into smaller subsets without regard to the order in which those numbers or symbols appear

7. mathematics subset: a subset containing a specific number of the elements of a particular set, selected without regard to the order in which they were chosen

8. chess sequence of moves involving multiple pieces: in chess, a series of tactical moves involving two or more pieces

9. chemistry formation of compound: the union of substances in the formation of a chemical compound


com·bi·na·tion·al adjective

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See mixture.

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