consolidated
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ɪˌdeɪ adjective
1.
brought together into a single whole.
2.
having become solid, firm, or coherent.
3.
Accounting. taking into account the combined information gathered from the financial conditions of a parent corporation and its subsidiaries: a consolidated balance sheet.
Related forms
qua·si-con·sol·i·dat·ed, adjective
un·con·sol·i·dat·ed, adjective
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verb (used with object)
1.
to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine: They consolidated their three companies.
2.
to discard the unused or unwanted items of and organize the remaining: She consolidated her home library.
3.
to make solid or firm; solidify; strengthen: to consolidate gains.
4.
Military. to strengthen by rearranging the position of ground combat troops after a successful attack.
verb (used without object)
5.
to unite or combine.
6.
to become solid or firm.
adjective
7.
consolidated ( def 2 ).
Origin:
1505–15; < Latin consolidātus (past participle of consolidāre), equivalent to con- con- + solid(us) solid + -ātus -ate1
1505–15; < Latin consolidātus (past participle of consolidāre), equivalent to con- con- + solid(us) solid + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
con·sol·i·da·tor, noun
pre·con·sol·i·date, verb, pre·con·sol·i·dat·ed, pre·con·sol·i·dat·ing.
re·con·sol·i·date, verb, re·con·sol·i·dat·ed, re·con·sol·i·dat·ing.
un·con·sol·i·dat·ing, adjective
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consolidate (kənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole; unite or be united |
| 2. | to make or become stronger or more stable |
| 3. | military to strengthen or improve one's control over (a situation, force, newly captured area, etc) |
| [C16: from Latin consolidāre to make firm, from solidus strong, | |
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Word Origin & History
consolidate
1510s, "to compact into one body," from L. consolidat-, pp. stem of consolidare, from con- "together" + solidare "to make solid" (see consolidation). Meaning "to make firm or strong" is from c.1540. Related: Consolidating (1660s).
consolidated
pp. adj. from consolidate. Of money, debt, etc., from 1753; in lit. sense of "made firm, unified," from c.1850.
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Example sentences
Meanwhile, emergency income transfers to the poor are being consolidated and expanded.
Even as he did so, the reef theory consolidated its hold.
Convenient and quality amenities include a consolidated rental car facility to help you get to your preferred destination.
In that time the industry has consolidated and new forms of media have proliferated.
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