consolidation
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Also seen as: consolidations
Sense 1
The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The combination of several actions into one.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A steam locomotive of the 2-8-0 wheel arrangement, first built in the United States in 1866.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “consolidation” mean?
The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated.
Is “consolidation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.