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Meaning of aggregate

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aggregate

noun

Definitions

  1. A mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars; something consisting of elements but considered as a whole.

  2. A mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles; – in distinction from a compound, formed by the union of heterogeneous particles.

  3. A set (collection of objects).

  4. The full chromatic scale of twelve equal tempered pitches.

verb

Definitions

  1. To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum.

    Example: The aggregated soil.

  2. To add or unite (e.g. a person), to an association.

  3. To amount in the aggregate to.

    Example: There are ten loads, aggregating five hundred bushels.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Formed by a collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; collective; combined; added up.

  2. Consisting or formed of smaller objects or parts.

  3. Formed into clusters or groups of lobules.

    Example: aggregate glands

  4. Composed of several florets within a common involucre, as in the daisy; or of several carpels formed from one flower, as in the raspberry.