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
Thomas J. ReeseThese 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.
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.
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For instance, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol consolidated elements from the Treasury, Justice and Agriculture departments, among others.
—Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Chong brought so many different Asian communities together, creating a space to be unified as a consolidated Asian American community, Wong said.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Some industry leaders expect that private equity funds will employ more resources in the M&A sector, thus focusing on the allocation of capital to stable and consolidated economic realities rather than investing resources in startups with an indefinite future.
—Stefano Endrizzi, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Forward reiterated its full year 2024 consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) guidance to be in the range of $300 million to $310 million.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
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Frank J. Cilluffo, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Chong brought so many different Asian communities together, creating a space to be unified as a consolidated Asian American community, Wong said.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Some industry leaders expect that private equity funds will employ more resources in the M&A sector, thus focusing on the allocation of capital to stable and consolidated economic realities rather than investing resources in startups with an indefinite future.
—Stefano Endrizzi, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Forward reiterated its full year 2024 consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) guidance to be in the range of $300 million to $310 million.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Consolidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolidated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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