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consolidation

/kənˌsɑləˈdeɪʃən/ /kənˌsɒləˈdeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated

Examples :

"The consolidation of all her study materials into one binder made studying much easier. "
process organization business economy

Related Words

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration saturday

saturday noun

/ˈsætərdeɪ/

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday.

"We are going to the beach on Saturday."

Illustration consolidated

consolidated verb

/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd/ /kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪtɪd/

To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

"He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag."

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration hardening

hardening verb

/ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ/ /ˈhɑːrdnɪŋ/

To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).

"The clay is hardening in the sun. "

Illustration breathing

breathing verb

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"The runner was breathing heavily after the long race. "

Illustration consolidating

consolidating verb

/kənˈsɑləˌdeɪtɪŋ/ /kənˈsɒləˌdeɪtɪŋ/

To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

"He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag."

Illustration swelling

swelling verb

/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/

To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

"After she bumped her head, a large bump started swelling on her forehead. "

Illustration process

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

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materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "