consolidation
noun
con·sol·i·da·tion
kən-ˌsä-lə-ˈdā-shən 
1
: the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
2
: the process of uniting : the quality or state of being united
specifically
: the unification of two or more corporations by dissolution of existing ones and creation of a single new corporation
3
: pathological alteration of lung tissue from an aerated condition to one of solid consistency
4
: the process by which a new memory is converted into a form that is stable and long-lasting
Initially fragile memories can gain stability via consolidation, but the extent to which sleep contributes to this process is unresolved …—
John D. Rudoy et al.
John D. Rudoy et al.Examples of consolidation in a Sentence
the consolidation of several intelligence agencies into one super agency
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In the past decade, the Department of Justice has stopped some mergers, but has not been very aggressive at stopping consolidation in the health-care industry, Dafny says.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 15 July 2025
Where future spectrum consolidation transactions threaten this path, the Antitrust Division stands ready to investigate and, if warranted by the facts and evidence, use its enforcement power to protect competition and American consumers.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
In a region on the lookout for signs of life with startup exits — and that enjoys a robust offering for deliveries — the consolidation between two local players may encourage cautious investors.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
Though the legislation is strictly focused on graduation numbers, the liberal arts will see the most cuts and consolidations, especially in language and cultural studies programs.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
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Alana Semuels, Time, 15 July 2025
Where future spectrum consolidation transactions threaten this path, the Antitrust Division stands ready to investigate and, if warranted by the facts and evidence, use its enforcement power to protect competition and American consumers.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
In a region on the lookout for signs of life with startup exits — and that enjoys a robust offering for deliveries — the consolidation between two local players may encourage cautious investors.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
Though the legislation is strictly focused on graduation numbers, the liberal arts will see the most cuts and consolidations, especially in language and cultural studies programs.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
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“Consolidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolidation. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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consolidation
noun
con·sol·i·da·tion
kən-ˌsäl-ə-ˈdā-shən
1
: the process by which an infected lung passes from an aerated collapsible condition to one of airless solid consistency through the accumulation of exudate in the alveoli and adjoining ducts
pneumonic consolidation
also
: tissue that has undergone consolidation
areas of consolidation
2
: the process by which a new memory is converted into a form that is stable and long-lasting
Initially fragile memories can gain stability via consolidation, but the extent to which sleep contributes to this process is unresolved …—John D. Rudoy et al.
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