combinations

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

To find a formula that balanced clarity and conductivity, Desai tested many combinations through trial and error.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

As with many things in cooking, it’s a trial-and-error process — some flavor combinations may not translate well on the plate, while others may blissfully surprise you.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Current encryption technology relies on complex mathematical combinations, but many scientists believe that the arrival of quantum computers will make this insecure.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Quantum computers would have the capacity to be faster than traditional computers at optimization problems like analyzing supply chains, simulation problems like discovering new chemical combinations for drugs, machine learning and factorization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

In the century leading up to Dunstaple’s time, composers layered notes on top of each other but chose only from a very limited number of possible combinations.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall