consolidation

CEFRC1

/kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The joining of things into one stronger or simpler whole.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A solidification into a firm dense mass. It is usually applied to induration (swelling or hardening of normally soft tissue) of a normally aerated lung.

Examples

  • Certain drugs, like alcohol, can prevent or hinder memory consolidation.

  • The consolidation of the industry continues with today's acquisition.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The combination of several actions into one.

  2. The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated.

More examples

In context

  • The areas of lung dysventilation with an absence of alveolar air are visualized in the form of consolidations adjacent to the pleural line.

  • These included multilobular consolidation with histiological lesions of bronchiolitis with epithelial necrosis and syncytia [14 ].

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Latin cōnsolidātiō, cōnsolidātiōnem, from cōnsolidō.