Definition

Describing something that has been combined or brought together into a single, unified whole, often used in the context of financial statements that include data from a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Example

The consolidated financial report showed the total earnings of the entire company group.

Conversation

Have you seen the consolidated report for our project?

Yeah, it really shows how well we’re doing as a team.

I think having all the data consolidated makes it easier to understand.

Absolutely! It gives us a clear picture of our progress.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To combine or bring together different parts into a single, more effective whole.

Example

The company consolidated its various departments to improve efficiency.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you consolidated your bank accounts last week.

Yeah, it made managing my finances so much easier.

That's smart! I should probably do that too.

Root Explanation

Consolidated → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "solidare" (meaning to make solid or firm). The word "consolidated" means made solid or firm together, often referring to the process of combining things into a single, more effective whole.

Memory Tip

Think of things being made 'solid together' — 'con-' means together, and 'solidare' means to make solid. This helps you remember that 'consolidated' refers to things that have been combined into a stronger, unified form.

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