consolidated

[ kuhn-sol-i-dey-tid ]

adjective

1. brought together into a single whole.
2. having become solid, firm, or coherent.
3. Accounting. taking into account the combined information gathered from the financial conditions of a parent corporation and its subsidiaries:

   a consolidated balance sheet.

Other Words From

• quasi-con·soli·dated adjective
• uncon·soli·dated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of consolidated¹

First recorded in 1745–55; consolidate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Each franchise examines the corrosive nature of power when it’s consolidated into an insulated ruling class or, worse, one ill-suited custodian.

From Salon

Under Reeves’ plans, the funds would be consolidated in some way, although at present it is unclear exactly how.

From BBC

In a matter of a few weeks, Harris consolidated her party’s support, injected new enthusiasm into Democrats and even pulled ahead of the former president in some head-to head polls.

From BBC

“Is this consolidated singular steering committee going to be able to move much faster or more efficiently than the existing system?”

From Los Angeles Times

The Dutchman edged away from the pursuing Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in the opening laps and consolidated his second place.

From BBC

Related Words

• concerted
• cooperative
• homogeneous
• integrated
• linked
• unanimous
• undivided
• unified