consolidated
adjective
con·sol·i·dat·ed
kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-təd 
1
: joined together into a coherent, compact, or unified whole
a consolidated balance sheet [=a balance sheet in which the assets and liabilities of a parent company and its subsidiaries are combined]
Ideally, the best building at the most central location becomes the consolidated school, but preferences of pastors and parishioners and local finances play an important role.—
Thomas J. Reese
Thomas J. ReeseThese accounts collect proceeds from the sale of securities, pay interest, offer check writing and produce a consolidated monthly statement that includes a valuation of the portfolio.—Robert D. Hershey, Jr.
Robert D. Hershey, Jr.2
: formed into a firm or solid mass
consolidated snow
The plinths or whaleback dunes are composed of laminated, very weakly consolidated sand …—C. Vance Haynes, Jr.
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Bank of America, the second largest bank in the U.S. by consolidated assets, has 213,000 employees with more than 19,000 workers in the Charlotte region.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Stanford operated with a $9.7 billion consolidated budget for the 2024–25 academic year, which supports teaching, research and operations across all schools and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center National Accelerator Laboratory.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
For founders and business owners, proactive employee communications and education can help deepen loyalty, align incentives, and even streamline efforts for leadership though consolidated messaging and outside resources.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The agency currently serves 45 agencies in DuPage County and is one of the largest consolidated 911 centers in Illinois.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Stanford operated with a $9.7 billion consolidated budget for the 2024–25 academic year, which supports teaching, research and operations across all schools and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center National Accelerator Laboratory.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
For founders and business owners, proactive employee communications and education can help deepen loyalty, align incentives, and even streamline efforts for leadership though consolidated messaging and outside resources.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The agency currently serves 45 agencies in DuPage County and is one of the largest consolidated 911 centers in Illinois.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolidated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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