consolidation

/kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: consolidations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

A steam locomotive of the 2-8-0 wheel arrangement, first built in the United States in 1866.

Noun

Examples

W.D. 2-8-0s have replaced Gresley Consolidations to a great extent on mineral and slow freight trains.

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.