Clustering
/ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
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- (n.) The practice of grouping similar legal documents, cases, or data points to facilitate analysis or decision-making.
Clustering case law helps attorneys identify precedents relevant to their clients' issues.
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In legal contexts, clustering is often applied in e-discovery and legal research to efficiently manage large volumes of documents or cases by similarity.
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