aggregate

[ˈæɡrɪɡət]

aggregate Definition

  • 1a whole formed by combining several separate elements
  • 2a material or structure formed from a mass of fragments or particles loosely compacted together

Using aggregate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aggregate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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    The aggregate of all his experience made him a wise man.

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    The company's sales for the year amounted to an aggregate of $10 million.

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    The concrete is made up of an aggregate of small stones and sand.

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    The team's aggregate score was enough to win the championship.

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    They plan to aggregate data from various sources to get a more complete picture.

aggregate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for aggregate

Phrases with aggregate

  • considered as a whole rather than in individual parts or details

    Example

    In the aggregate, the company's profits have been steadily increasing over the past few years.

  • the total demand for goods and services in an economy at a given time

    Example

    The government is trying to stimulate aggregate demand by lowering interest rates.

  • the total amount of goods and services that producers are willing and able to supply at a given price level

    Example

    A decrease in aggregate supply can lead to higher prices and lower output.

Origins of aggregate

from Latin 'aggregatus', past participle of 'aggregare', meaning 'to add to'

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Summary: aggregate in Brief

An 'aggregate' [ˈæɡrɪɡət] refers to a whole formed by combining several separate elements, such as 'The team's aggregate score was enough to win the championship.' It can also refer to a material or structure formed from a mass of fragments or particles loosely compacted together, like 'The concrete is made up of an aggregate of small stones and sand.' 'Aggregate' is used in phrases like 'in the aggregate,' which means considered as a whole, and 'aggregate demand,' which refers to the total demand for goods and services in an economy at a given time.

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