Word
consolidation
Phoneticscon·sol·i·da·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/kənˌsɑɫəˈdeɪʃən/
UK/kənsˌɒlɪdˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01combining things
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the act of joining several things together to make them stronger or simpler.
n. the process of uniting or merging multiple elements into a single, more efficient, or more powerful entity.
“The consolidation of the two smaller departments saved the company a lot of money.”
“The industry underwent a period of rapid consolidation, with three major players acquiring nearly all of their smaller competitors within a single fiscal year.”
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02strengthening a position
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. making a position, power, or success more solid and certain.
n. the action of strengthening or making more secure a recently won position or power.
“After winning the election, the leader focused on the consolidation of his power.”
“The general's primary objective was the consolidation of the newly captured territory before the enemy could mount a counter-offensive.”
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03lung solidification
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. a condition where part of the lung becomes solid instead of being filled with air.
n. the solidification of a normally aerated lung into a firm, dense mass, typically due to the accumulation of fluid or inflammatory exudate.
“The doctor looked at the X-ray and found signs of consolidation in the left lung.”
“The chest radiograph revealed significant lobar consolidation, confirming the clinical suspicion of bacterial pneumonia in the lower right lobe.”
Usage
Often used in the context of pneumonia or pulmonary oedema.
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Real-World Examples
“This transition coincided with major historical developments, including the consolidation of the Tokugawa shogunate, the Qing maritime trade ban and the expansion of domestic production networks.” “Both those sectors have seen significant consolidation and investment over the past decade.” “This would be followed by a “substitution” phase where farming develops alongside foraging in the hunter-gatherer area, and eventually a “consolidation” phase , when farming predominates.” Etymology
From Latin cōnsolidātiō, cōnsolidātiōnem, from cōnsolidō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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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
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- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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