 consolidation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] combining into a solid mass | |
| Related terms: | combination combine consolidate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of combining into an integral whole | |
| Synonyms: | integration | |
| Examples: | "a consolidation of two corporations" "after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously" "the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them" |
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| Related terms: | combination combination amalgamation centralization incorporation vertical_integration horizontal_integration consolidate integrate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] something that has consolidated into a compact mass | |
| Examples: | "he dropped the consolidation into the acid bath" |
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| Related terms: | natural_object consolidate | |
| Similar spelling: |
consolation consolidative consolidate consultation consolidated coin_collection consolingly consolatory consultatory conciliation |
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