aggregation

noun

ag·​gre·​ga·​tion ˌa-gri-ˈgā-shən 

1

: a group, body, or mass composed of many distinct parts or individuals

A galaxy is an aggregation of stars and gas.

2

a

: the collecting of units or parts into a mass or whole

b

: the condition of being so collected

aggregational

ˌa-gri-ˈgā-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Examples of aggregation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Prime’s strategy, which isn’t particularly new, nonetheless meets a moment when the streaming business across Asia is maturing, pushing players of every size toward bundling and aggregation rather than the head-to-head fight for subscribers that characterized the first phase of the streaming wars. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

This isn't a new breach but an alarming aggregation of credentials from countless past infostealer malware attacks. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

For most real estate professionals, the data aggregation capabilities of AI can certainly enhance their expertise, according to Kamini Lane, CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 16 June 2026

Additional costs Monarch Money's subscription includes access to its core budgeting, account aggregation, investment tracking and net worth monitoring features. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aggreciacioun "process of adding numbers, gathering of pus or humors," borrowed from Late Latin aggregātiōn-, aggregātiō "gathering together," from Latin aggregāre "to cause to flock together, aggregate entry 2" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aggregation

• sign of aggregation

Rhymes for aggregation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

aggregation

noun

ag·​gre·​ga·​tion ˌag-ri-ˈgā-shən 

1

: the collecting of units or parts into a mass or whole

2

: a group, body, or mass composed of many distinct parts

Legal Definition

aggregation

noun

ag·​gre·​ga·​tion ˌa-grə-ˈgā-shən 

1

: the collecting of individual units (as damages) into a whole

2

: a collection of separate parts that is unpatentable because no integrated mechanism or new and useful result is produced compare combination, equivalent