Word
merged
US/ˈmɝdʒd/
UK/mˈɜːdʒd/
Definitions
01combined into one
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. joined two or more things together to make one new thing.
v. past tense or past participle of 'merge', indicating that two or more entities have combined to form a single unit.
“The two small companies merged last year to create a much larger business.”
“After months of negotiation, the two telecommunications giants finally merged, creating a dominant player in the regional market.”
02joined or unified
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes something that has been joined together from different parts.
adj. describing a state of being combined or unified into a single entity; often used in technical or business contexts.
“The merged department now handles all customer service and technical support.”
“The merged data set provided researchers with a much broader perspective on the long-term environmental trends than the individual reports could offer.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Yet medical records were destroyed when his hospital merged with another.” “The study progressed from Phase 1, where small groups of four competed within their own firm, to Phase 2, where groups merged into a larger market of eight to compete for any available spot.” - 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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