BINNING

verb

1. To dispose of (something) by putting it into a bin, or as if putting it into a bin.
2. To throw away, reject, give up.
3. To convert continuous data into discrete groups.

noun

1. A data pre-processing technique in which original data values fall into a small interval ("bin") and are replaced by a value representative of that interval, often the central value. Wp
2. The process of grouping reads or contigs and assigning them to operational taxonomic units. Wp
3. The categorization of finished products based on their characteristics. Wp