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aggregate
/ˈæɡrɪɡət/
a collection of items combined into a whole
The construction company used an aggregate of sand and gravel for the foundation.
The company combined sand and gravel to create a solid base for construction.
general
a mass or sum of many individual parts or elements combined into a whole
The data was aggregated into a single report.
Many individual data points were combined into one comprehensive report.
Commonly used in both literal and abstract contexts.
Engineering
technical
a mixture of sand, gravel, and other materials used in construction
The engineer tested the aggregate to ensure it met the required strength standards.
The engineer evaluated the construction material to confirm it was strong enough for use.
In construction, aggregate refers to granular materials used in concrete.
Finance
Business
the total sum or amount of something
The company's aggregate revenue increased by 10% this quarter.
The total income of the company grew by 10% in the last three months.
Often used in financial and business contexts to describe total amounts.
technical
a function that combines multiple values into a single value
The aggregate function in SQL sums all values in a column.
The SQL function calculates the total of all numbers in a database column.
In programming and mathematics, aggregate functions perform operations on sets of data.
Collocations
aggregate datadata combined from multiple sourcesaggregate demandtotal demand for goods and services in an economyaggregate scorea combined score from multiple evaluations
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Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Use
In construction, 'aggregate' refers to materials like sand and gravel, while in general use, it means a collection of items.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always consider the context when using 'aggregate'—it can mean different things in different fields.
Word Origin
From Latin 'aggregatus', past participle of 'aggregare' (to add to), from 'ad-' (to) + 'gregare' (to flock together).
Usage Notes
In technical contexts, 'aggregate' often refers to construction materials, while in business and finance, it refers to total sums. In programming, it describes functions that combine data.
Word Breakdown
ad-
to
prefixgreg-
flock
root-ate
make or become
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