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

According to a new aggregation of YouGov polls conducted between Jan. 19 and Feb. 25, public opinion on these policies tends to skew more negative than positive. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025

Ginger may also support healthy blood flow by reducing platelet aggregation (the clumping of blood cells that can constrict blood flow, leading to blood clots). —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025

Temperature: Allow the pasta water to cool slightly before mixing with cheese — a target of 55-60°C prevents premature protein aggregation. —The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025

By democratizing access to their network’s extensive capabilities, telecom service providers can foster new business models and partnerships built on aggregation and simplification. —Raghav Sahgal, Forbes, 23 Jan. 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