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consolidation

n.
US //kənˌsɑɫəˈdeɪʃən// UK //kənsˌɒlɪdˈeɪʃən// con·sol·i·da·tion
  1. 1 combining things (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    the act of joining several things together to make them stronger or simpler.

    the process of uniting or merging multiple elements into a single, more efficient, or more powerful entity.

    Example

    The consolidation of the two smaller departments saved the company a lot of money.

    Example

    The industry underwent a period of rapid consolidation, with three major players acquiring nearly all of their smaller competitors within a single fiscal year.
  2. 2 strengthening a position (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    making a position, power, or success more solid and certain.

    the action of strengthening or making more secure a recently won position or power.

    Example

    After winning the election, the leader focused on the consolidation of his power.

    Example

    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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  1. 3 lung solidification (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Medicine

    a condition where part of the lung becomes solid instead of being filled with air.

    the solidification of a normally aerated lung into a firm, dense mass, typically due to the accumulation of fluid or inflammatory exudate.

    Example

    The doctor looked at the X-ray and found signs of consolidation in the left lung.

    Example

    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.
    • solidification
    • induration
Origin

From Latin cōnsolidātiō, cōnsolidātiōnem, from cōnsolidō.

Word family
  • Nouncon
  • Nounconsolidation

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