aggregation
Aggregation refers to the process of gathering individual components or pieces of information together into a single, unified whole. In many contexts, it describes the sum total of various parts that have been collected to form a larger group or mass.
Examples
3 of 5The local market is an aggregation of small stalls selling fresh produce.
The local market is a collection of many small stands selling fresh food.
The report presents an aggregation of data collected over the last decade.
The document shows a summary of all the information gathered during the past ten years.
My music library is just a giant aggregation of songs I've liked since high school.
My music collection is just a big pile of songs I have enjoyed since I was a teenager.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Add-gregation'—you are adding many small parts together to make one big thing, like an aggregate rock made of pebbles.
Quick Quiz
The ________ of user data allows companies to identify broad market trends without looking at individual names.
Correct!
The correct answer is: aggregation
Examples
The local market is an aggregation of small stalls selling fresh produce.
everydayThe local market is a collection of many small stands selling fresh food.
The report presents an aggregation of data collected over the last decade.
formalThe document shows a summary of all the information gathered during the past ten years.
My music library is just a giant aggregation of songs I've liked since high school.
informalMy music collection is just a big pile of songs I have enjoyed since I was a teenager.
The study focuses on the aggregation of individual behaviors into social movements.
academicThe research looks at how single actions combine to form large social groups.
The company's strategy involves the aggregation of various media assets under one brand.
businessThe business plan includes bringing different media properties together under a single name.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
news aggregation
the practice of collecting news from various outlets
in the aggregation
viewed as a whole or total sum
aggregation site
a website that collects information from other websites
Often Confused With
Accumulation implies a gradual gathering over time, while aggregation focuses on the state of being a combined whole.
Segregation is the opposite process: the act of keeping things or people separate from each other.
Usage Notes
Aggregation is most commonly used in technical, statistical, or academic contexts. It often describes the mathematical or logical process of combining data points.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the noun 'aggregation' with the verb or adjective form 'aggregate'. Use 'aggregation' when referring to the process or the result of grouping.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Add-gregation'—you are adding many small parts together to make one big thing, like an aggregate rock made of pebbles.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'aggregare', meaning 'to lead to a flock', from 'ad-' (to) and 'grex' (flock).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern digital culture, 'data aggregation' is a major topic regarding privacy and how tech companies use combined user information.
Quick Quiz
The ________ of user data allows companies to identify broad market trends without looking at individual names.
Correct!
The correct answer is: aggregation
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