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consolidation
What does consolidation mean?
consolidation (noun): the act of combining into an integral whole.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use consolidation in a sentence?
- After their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- The defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- A consolidation of two corporations. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce consolidation?
/kənˌsɑləˈdeɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does consolidation come from?
From Latin cōnsolidātiō, cōnsolidātiōnem, from cōnsolidō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of consolidation?
Words related to consolidation
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “consolidation” mean?
the act of combining into an integral whole
Right! That's what “consolidation” means.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
Not quite: that's what type means.
complete confidence in a person or plan etc
Not quite: that's what faith means.
the people who inhabit a territory or state
Not quite: that's what population means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “consolidation”?
opportunity
Not quite: opportunity means something else.
integration
Right!
association
Not quite: association means something else.
information
Not quite: information means something else.
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