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Meanings of law of proximity in English

A Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit.

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Other factors companies consider are latency, network proximity and availability of power.
Reuters
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These days meeting a romantic partner can be a question of proximity.
Radio NZ
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Lozoya poses a more difficult challenge, given his proximity to the president.
Reuters
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Prospects are positive for proximity talks opening today in Geneva on Cyprus.
The Irish Times
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But given what just simple proximity had done to the Doctor .
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