Consolidated

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɑːlɪˌdeɪtɪd/

Definitions of consolidated

verb to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole

Example Sentences

adjective formed or made by the combination of many different parts or people

Example Sentences

A1 The company consolidated all of its assets into one account.

A2 After the merger, the two companies consolidated their operations to increase efficiency.

B1 The CEO announced a consolidated financial report for the past quarter.

B2 The team worked together to create a consolidated plan for the project.

C1 The government implemented a consolidated tax system to streamline the process.

C2 The board of directors approved the consolidated budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Examples of consolidated in a Sentence

formal The company's financial statements included a consolidated balance sheet.

informal All the data from the different departments was consolidated into one report.

slang Let's consolidate all our notes before the exam.

figurative She consolidated her power by forming alliances with other leaders.

Grammatical Forms of consolidated

past tense

consolidated

plural

consolidates

comparative

more consolidated

superlative

most consolidated

present tense

consolidate

future tense

will consolidate

perfect tense

has consolidated

continuous tense

is consolidating

singular

consolidated

positive degree

consolidated

infinitive

to consolidate

gerund

consolidating

participle

consolidating

Origin and Evolution of consolidated

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'consolidated' originates from the Latin word 'consolidatus', which is derived from the verb 'consolidare' meaning 'to make firm or solid'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe the process of making something stronger or more solid, the meaning of 'consolidated' has evolved to also refer to the act of combining or merging different elements into a unified whole.