aggregates (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪts
Definition
Collections or masses formed by the combination of several distinct elements or parts.
Examples
The report presents data as national aggregates rather than breaking it down by individual state.
Concrete is primarily composed of cement and various aggregates like sand and gravel.
These social media platforms function as aggregates of news stories from thousands of different sources.
How to Use aggregates
- aggregate of (prepositional phrase)
- A collection consisting of specific items. — "The city is an aggregate of many diverse neighborhoods."
- in the aggregate (idiom)
- Considered as a whole rather than individually. — "In the aggregate, the new policies will save the company millions."
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