Word
amalgamated
Phoneticsamal·ga·mat·ed
US/əˈmæɫɡəˌmeɪtɪd/
UK/ɐmˈælɡɐmˌeɪtɪd/
FormalBusiness
Definition
v. to join two or more things together to form one larger, single unit. You use this when companies or groups combine their resources to work as one.
v. to combine or merge different elements into a single, unified whole. Often used in the context of corporate mergers or the blending of different materials.
Examples
“The two small companies decided to amalgamated their resources.”
“After months of negotiation, the two rival banks finally amalgamated to create a single financial giant.”
“The architect's design successfully amalgamated traditional local materials with modern engineering techniques to produce a structure that felt both ancient and contemporary.”
Examples
simple
“The two small companies decided to amalgamated their resources.”
contextual
“After months of negotiation, the two rival banks finally amalgamated to create a single financial giant.”
complex
“The architect's design successfully amalgamated traditional local materials with modern engineering techniques to produce a structure that felt both ancient and contemporary.”
Real-World Examples
“Upon winning the election, Chow imposed the largest annual property tax increase since Toronto was amalgamated in 1998 – up 9.5% in 2024.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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