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syndicate

/ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/

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noun

A group of individuals or companies formed to transact some specific business, or to promote a common interest; a self-coordinating group.

Examples :

"a gambling syndicate"

business organization group economy

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noun

The office or jurisdiction of a syndic; a body or council of syndics.

Examples :

"The school's student council acted as a syndicate, making decisions about extracurricular activities. "

organization business government

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verb

To become a syndicate.

Examples :

"The small group of students decided to syndicate their efforts to complete the complex project. "

business organization media

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verb

To put under the control of a group acting as a unit.

Examples :

"The school board decided to syndicate the budget planning process, putting it under the control of a committee of teachers and parents. "

organization business group

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verb

(mass media) To release media content through a syndicate to be broadcast or published through multiple outlets.

Examples :

"The newspaper syndicate released a new column about family finances to be printed in several local papers. "

media communication business