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aggregationThe process of collecting and combining separate elements into a single group or mass. The formation of a cluster or collection.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The process of collecting and combining separate elements into a single group or mass. The formation of a cluster or collection.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • The social media platform's news aggregation feature turned me into a professional couch potato.
  • The aggregation of customer reviews helps buyers make informed decisions.
  • Blood cell aggregation can be observed under a microscope during certain medical conditions.

aggregation

NOUN

[/ˌæɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/]

The process of collecting and combining separate elements into a single group or mass. The formation of a cluster or collection.

The process of collecting and combining separate elements into a single group or mass. The formation of a cluster or collection.
💡 Concept

The process of collecting and combining separate elements into a single group or mass. The formation of a cluster or collection.

Aggregation forms the delegation, leading to celebration!
🎵 Rhyme

Aggregation forms the delegation, leading to celebration!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌæɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixad--
Rootgreg
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin aggregatus, meaning 'to bring together into a flock.' It combines the idea of gathering separate things into one group, like a shepherd collecting sheep.

Breakdown

ad- (to/toward) + greg- (flock/herd) + -ation (noun suffix meaning 'process of')

🎵Rhyme

segregationcongregationdelegation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The social media platform's news aggregation feature turned me into a professional couch potato.

The aggregation of customer reviews helps buyers make informed decisions.

Blood cell aggregation can be observed under a microscope during certain medical conditions.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

collectionaccumulationclusteringassemblygrouping

Antonyms

separationdispersion

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