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aggregator

[ag-ri-gey-ter]

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

/ 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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aggregator1

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

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Critics have loved the film, which holds a score of 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the online review aggregator.

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But the film notched a solid 98% approval rating on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and has benefited from buzz about its awards potential.

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Both received solid reviews from critics — “The Naked Gun” notched a 87% approval rating on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, while “Freakier Friday” got a 74%.

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When the reviews started coming in this week, the internet soon took delight in the film's 0% critic score on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

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“The Bear” has been sliding with critics, going from a 92 rating on review aggregator Metacritic for its second season to an 80 for its third and a 73 for its just-released fourth season.

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