aggregate

noun
UK: /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/
US: /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/

  1. A total amount made from separate amounts.

    1. The aggregate score was 142. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's aggregate revenue increased significantly last quarter due to expanded sales. [ ] [ ]

  2. A material or structure formed from a mass of fragments or particles loosely compacted together.

    1. Gravel is a common aggregate. [ ] [ ]
    2. The road was constructed using a durable aggregate of crushed stone and recycled materials. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

total accumulate sum consolidate collection combine combination
aggregate verb

  1. To combine into a single group or total.

    1. We aggregate data. [ ] [ ]
    2. The website aggregates news from various sources to provide a comprehensive overview. [ ] [ ]

  2. To form or cluster into a mass or body.

    1. The cells aggregate. [ ] [ ]
    2. Dust particles aggregate in the atmosphere, affecting air quality and visibility. [ ] [ ]
aggregate adjective

  1. Formed by adding together several amounts.

    1. It's an aggregate number. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aggregate effect of these policies is difficult to fully assess at this stage. [ ] [ ]

  2. Formed of a collection of separate things.

    1. The aggregate wealth grew. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aggregate demand for consumer goods has shown an unexpected increase in recent months. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aggregate" in English means: A total amount made from separate amounts., A material or structure formed from a mass of fragments or particles loosely compacted together..

The phonetic transcription of "aggregate" is /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ in British English and /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aggregate": total, accumulate, sum, consolidate, collection, combine, combination.

Example usage of "aggregate": "The aggregate score was 142.". More examples on the page.