aggregation

American  

[ag-ri-gey-shuhn] / ˌæg rɪˈgeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. a group or mass of distinct or varied things, persons, etc..

   an aggregation of complainants.

2. collection into an unorganized whole.

3. the state of being so collected.

4. Biology, Ecology.  a group of organisms of the same or different species living closely together but less integrated than a society.

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Other Word Forms

• aggregational adjective
• reaggregation noun
• subaggregation noun

Etymology

Origin of aggregation

First recorded in 1540–50; from Medieval Latin aggregātiōn-, stem of aggregātiō “a flocking together, gathering”; aggregate, -ion

Example Sentences

Ongoing disputes over gas aggregation and control with Sarawak could erode Petronas’ long-term position, prompting the company to diversify aggressively, it says.

From The Wall Street Journal

These results indicate that arginine's benefits may involve not only preventing aggregation but also providing broader neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.

From Science Daily

"Regarding the nanobodies themselves, it is also necessary to evaluate their stability, confirm their proper folding, and ensure the absence of aggregation," says Rondard.

From Science Daily

Boeing’s third-quarter results represented a “cautious recovery” with improving operational performance, according to summaries of his call available on ratings aggregation sites.

From Barron's

This mechanism reduces harmful protein aggregation and thus slows down cell aging.

From Science Daily