consolidated
Pronunciation: [kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd]
Word
Context: "business, organization"
(verb) to combine several things into one. This is often used when companies join together or when different parts are brought together to work as a single unit.
Example
The company consolidated its different branches to make it easier to manage them all.
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The team did not consolidate their efforts, so they ended up working separately and confused.
Example
Did the organization consolidate its resources for the new project?
Context: "financial, records"
(adjective) describing something that has been combined or made stronger and more effective. For instance, when financial statements include different parts into one summary, they are consolidated.
Example
The consolidated report showed a clear view of the company's performance over the year.
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The separate financial reports did not provide a consolidated picture of how well the company was really doing.
Example
Are the financial results consolidated for all departments?
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