Conglomerate

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Pronunciation: /kənˈɡlɑːmərət/

Definitions of conglomerate

noun a corporation consisting of several companies or divisions in different industries

Example Sentences

A1 A conglomerate is a large corporation made up of several smaller companies.

A2 The media conglomerate owns newspapers, TV stations, and radio channels.

B1 The conglomerate expanded its business by acquiring smaller companies in the industry.

B2 The multinational conglomerate operates in various sectors such as technology, finance, and healthcare.

C1 The conglomerate's CEO is known for his strategic vision and leadership skills.

C2 Investors are closely monitoring the conglomerate's performance in the market.

verb to gather into a single whole; to unite into a single mass or body

Example Sentences

A1 I conglomerate my socks before putting them in the drawer.

A2 She conglomerates all her bills in one folder to keep them organized.

B1 The company plans to conglomerate its various departments into one cohesive unit.

B2 The merger will conglomerate two major corporations into a single entity.

C1 The artist's work conglomerates various styles and influences to create a unique aesthetic.

C2 The author's latest novel conglomerates elements of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery genres.

Examples of conglomerate in a Sentence

formal The conglomerate acquired several smaller companies to expand its market reach.

informal That conglomerate owns a bunch of different businesses, like restaurants and clothing stores.

slang The conglomerate is like the big boss in the business world.

figurative The conglomerate of ideas in his mind formed a powerful solution to the problem.

Grammatical Forms of conglomerate

past tense

conglomerated

plural

Conglomerates

comparative

more conglomerate

superlative

most conglomerate

present tense

conglomerates

future tense

will conglomerate

perfect tense

has conglomerated

continuous tense

is conglomerating

singular

conglomerate

positive degree

conglomerate

infinitive

to conglomerate

gerund

conglomerating

participle

conglomerating

Origin and Evolution of conglomerate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'conglomerate' originated from the Latin word 'conglomeratus', which means 'gathered together'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in geology to describe a rock composed of individual particles or fragments fused together, the term 'conglomerate' has evolved to also refer to a corporation formed by the combination of different companies or entities.