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.

Synonyms

• combination
• combining
• connecting
• connection
• coupling
• junction
• linking
• merger
• merging
• unification
• union

Examples of consolidation in a Sentence

the consolidation of several intelligence agencies into one super agency

Recent Examples on the Web

On top of making strategic sense, the consolidation of AI teams may become virtually necessary due to the scarcity of skilled AI professionals and AI resources. —David Zuluaga Martínez, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024

That’s the irony in all this: The breakup of the Pac-12 accelerated the consolidation of power by the SEC and Big Ten and the marginalization of the ACC and Big 12. —Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024

Bryan Anselm—Redux Hak Ja Han’s consolidation of power created a schism that tore apart friendships, marriages, and families. —TIME, 4 Apr. 2024

The consolidation of the AI industry should be a concern to the wider public, experts argue. —Laura Bratton, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024

Pharmacists are increasingly losing their professional autonomy amid the rapid consolidation and corporatization of the industry, Hogue told USA TODAY on Sunday during the association’s annual conference, which featured several sessions about dealing with stress and burnout. —USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024

Trump and Biden coast, with room for consolidation Both Trump and Biden coasted in their respective parties' primaries across Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio. —Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2024

The move follows last week’s consolidation and reductions at Universal. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024

Officials expect Bethel Heights consolidation to be counted SPRINGDALE -- Springdale is expecting a jump in its official population in the next few months. —Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 4 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

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.