consolidation
|con-sol-i-da-tion|
/kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃən/
(consolidate)
strengthening, combining
Etymology
'consolidation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consolidare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'solidare' meant 'to make solid.'
'consolidare' transformed into the French word 'consolider,' and eventually became the modern English word 'consolidation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to make solid or firm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'strengthening or combining into a whole.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or process of making something stronger or more solid.
The consolidation of the two companies resulted in a stronger market presence.
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Noun 2
the process of combining a number of things into a single more effective or coherent whole.
The consolidation of data from various sources improved the accuracy of the report.
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