combination — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

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   Examples

   combinations of colors

   These guidelines should be followed in combination with those given last week.

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   She took a dangerous combination of alcohol and heroin.

2. An object formed by combining.

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   Examples

   The chef experimented with new flavor combinations.

   Certain drug combinations can be dangerous.

3. A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.

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   Examples

   The combination to their safe was the date of birth of their first child.

4. One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.

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5. An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.

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6. A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.

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   Synonyms

   billiardcombination shot

7. A motorcycle and sidecar.

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8. A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.

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9. An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing moves, often initiated with a sacrifice.

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10. Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear).

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Noun

1. a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

   Broader terms

   collectionaggregationaccumulationassemblage

2. a coordinated sequence of chess moves

   Broader terms

   sequence

3. a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock

   Broader terms

   sequence

   Examples

   he forgot the combination to the safe

4. a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose

   Broader terms

   unitsocial unit

   Examples

   they were a winning combination

5. an alliance of people or corporations or countries for a special purpose (formerly to achieve some antisocial end but now for general political or economic purposes)

   Broader terms

   alliancecoalitionalignmentalinement

6. the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order

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   mathematical processmathematical operationoperation

7. the act of combining things to form a new whole

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   combiningcompounding

   Broader terms

   change of integrity