aggregation

noun

ag·​gre·​ga·​tion ˌa-gri-ˈgā-shən 

1

: a group, body, or mass composed of many distinct parts or individuals

A galaxy is an aggregation of stars and gas.

2

a

: the collecting of units or parts into a mass or whole

b

: the condition of being so collected

aggregational

ˌa-gri-ˈgā-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Examples of aggregation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lastly, the group will ramp up distribution efforts through the aggregation of TV and SVOD rights for African buyers. —Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 17 May 2024

Grammer, a Republican, offered several amendments that addressed data collection, aggregation and electronic monitoring, among other measures. —Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aggreciacioun "process of adding numbers, gathering of pus or humors," borrowed from Late Latin aggregātiōn-, aggregātiō "gathering together," from Latin aggregāre "to cause to flock together, aggregate entry 2" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aggregation

• sign of aggregation

Kids Definition

aggregation

noun

ag·​gre·​ga·​tion ˌag-ri-ˈgā-shən 

1

: the collecting of units or parts into a mass or whole

2

: a group, body, or mass composed of many distinct parts

Legal Definition

aggregation

noun

ag·​gre·​ga·​tion ˌa-grə-ˈgā-shən 

1

: the collecting of individual units (as damages) into a whole

2

: a collection of separate parts that is unpatentable because no integrated mechanism or new and useful result is produced compare combination, equivalent