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aggregate

noun

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a complete amount of something numerous episodes of pilferage, taken in the aggregate, can really add up to a significant sum Synonyms whole, full, sum, summation, sum total, total, totalityRelated Words gross; completeness, comprehensiveness, cumulativeness, entirety; bulk, lion's share, mass; enchilada, schmearNear Antonyms net

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aggregate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of aggregate

to have a total of over time, her petty thefts aggregated a significant shortfall in the company's books Synonyms add up (to), amount, come (to), count (up to), number, sum (to or into), totalRelated Words average, equal, measure, reach; compose, comprise, constitute, make up

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