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

January 14, 1915: In the greatest game ever staged on the local floor, the celebrated Troy, New York aggregation defeated the locals last evening by a score of 32 to 22. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Since Nova Credit sold that first credit underwriting product to SoFi, data aggregation services like Plaid that connect financial apps to consumers’ bank accounts have continued to improve, with more uptime and better connectivity. —Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025

Between the lines: Enfusion provides clients with IBOR, portfolio and order management services, while Clearwater focuses on data ingestion, aggregation, accounting, compliance, regulatory, and client reporting. —Ryan Lawler, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025

January 19, 1922: The biggest event of the year in local basketball circles will be the appearance here Saturday evening of the fast Two Harbors, Minn. team, one of the greatest aggregations in the entire Northwest. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for aggregation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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