consolidated

adjective

con·​sol·​i·​dat·​ed kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-təd 

1

: joined together into a coherent, compact, or unified whole

a consolidated balance sheet [=a balance sheet in which the assets and liabilities of a parent company and its subsidiaries are combined]

Ideally, the best building at the most central location becomes the consolidated school, but preferences of pastors and parishioners and local finances play an important role.

—Thomas J. Reese

These accounts collect proceeds from the sale of securities, pay interest, offer check writing and produce a consolidated monthly statement that includes a valuation of the portfolio.

—Robert D. Hershey, Jr.

2

: formed into a firm or solid mass

consolidated snow

The plinths or whaleback dunes are composed of laminated, very weakly consolidated sand …

—C. Vance Haynes, Jr.

Examples of consolidated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The platform consolidated user traffic, embedding the company within the main Internet distribution channels. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026

In the role, Frost will oversee CNN’s consolidated brand marketing and growth marketing groups. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2026

As a consequence, Aeffe is once again delaying its trading updates and the board will meet to approve its 2025 consolidated financial statements and first-half 2026 sales on June 30. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 May 2026

Looking ahead, the study projects that rainfall will grow more consolidated as global temperatures rise due to climate change. —Doyle Rice, USA Today, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing consolidated

• consolidated school

Rhymes for consolidated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated