consolidated

adjective

con·​sol·​i·​dat·​ed kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-təd How to pronounce consolidated (audio)
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
These 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.
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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According to some accounts, proponents of the swap intend to develop metal mines on the consolidated lands. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025 Yet Torres has been part of a consolidated defensive structure of late. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 May 2025 Additionally, Restaurant Brands plans to allocate between $400 million and $450 million on consolidated capital expenditures, tenant incentives, and other benefits. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 The Israeli official said the strategy behind the plan is to get Palestinians to move to a smaller consolidated area. Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for consolidated

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of consolidated was in 1753

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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolidated. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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