Consolidated (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Joined together into a whole; "United Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a university"; "a consolidated school".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's assets and debts were consolidated into a single loan with a lower interest rate.
- Their consolidated income of $100,000 made them eligible for certain tax benefits.
- After several years of negotiations, the three small schools were consolidated into a single institution.
- The government department's consolidated budget allowed for more efficient allocation of funds.
- The conglomerate's consolidated net worth soared to an unprecedented level last quarter.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Forming a solid mass.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The consolidated ice made it difficult for the researchers to drill into the core of the glacier.
- After a few days, the soil had consolidated, making it stable enough for construction.
- The consolidated pudding mix needed to be refrigerated before it could be served.
- Years of experience had consolidated the architect's ability to visualize and create innovative designs.
- The engineer carefully monitored the mixture as the cement began to consolidated into a solid mass.