consolidation

/kənˌsɑlɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of combining things into a single, more effective whole.
    • The consolidation of data from multiple sources saved time.
    • Debt consolidation can make monthly payments easier to manage.
    • The consolidation of the two companies created a market leader.
  2. The act of making something stronger or more solid.
    • The consolidation of the soil helped prevent erosion.
    • The consolidation of peace after the war took many years.
    • The leader's consolidation of power worried some citizens.
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