consolidation

• Nom désignant le processus de réunion d'éléments séparés en un tout unique, cohérent ou plus solide, ou l'état résultant de cette réunion.

A noun referring to the process of combining separate elements into a single, unified, or more solid whole, or the state of being so combined.

1. Combining into a solid massB2formal

   The process of making something physically stronger or more solid by pressing or joining parts together.

   Consolidation (action de solidifier)

   • The consolidation of the soil was necessary before building the foundation.
   • Geological consolidation of sediment layers takes millions of years.
   • The consolidation of the powder into a tablet is done under high pressure.

   Synonymesagglomerationcoalescencecompactioncompressionconcretionsolidification

   Antonymesdisintegrationdispersiondissolutionfragmentationseparation

2. Merging into a wholeB2formalbusiness

   The act of combining several separate parts, companies, or groups into a single, more effective whole.

   Consolidation (fusion en un tout)

   • The consolidation of the two departments reduced operational costs.
   • The company announced the consolidation of its European offices.
   • Debt consolidation can simplify monthly payments.

   Synonymesamalgamationblendingcombinationfusionintegrationmergermergingunificationunion

   Antonymesdisintegrationdivisionfragmentationseparationsplitting

3. A compact massC1formal

   Something that has become compacted or united into a single, dense body.

   Masse compacte

   • The consolidation of ice in the glacier created a dense, blue mass.
   • The consolidation of the data into a single report made analysis easier.
   • The consolidation of the various factions into one political party was a historic event.

   Synonymesagglomerationclumpconcretionlumpmass