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aggregator

American  
[ag-ri-gay-ter] / ˈæg rɪˌgeɪ tər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that aggregates.

  2. Digital Technology. a web-based or installed application that aggregates related, frequently updated content from various internet sources and consolidates it in one place for viewing.

    an automated news aggregator.

  3. a company that negotiates the purchase of public-utility services on behalf of a group of customers but does not sell the services.

    an electric power aggregator.


aggregator British  
/ ˈæɡrɪˌɡeɪtə /

noun

  1. a business organization that collates the details of an individual's financial affairs so that the information can be presented on a single website

  2. a firm that brings together a large group of consumers on whose behalf it negotiates reduced rates for good or services, esp in the energy sector

  3. a web application that draws together syndicated content from various online sources and displays it in a single location for the user’s convenience

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of aggregator

First recorded in 1520–40; aggregate + -or 2


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Lane described the cloud communications platform Twilio — which allows businesses to add voice, text, chat and other features to their software —as a neutral aggregator of the agent boom.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026

The TV series has had largely positive reviews since its inception in 2022, with a very high score on reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, external.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

According to Layoffs.fyi, a private aggregator, nearly 99,000 people have been laid off in the tech sector since January 1, primarily in the United States.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

The film notched a 77% approval rating on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026

In September 2000, Numilog launched an online bookstore that became the main French-language aggregator of digital books.

From Booknology: The eBook (1971-2010) by Marie Lebert

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