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aggregate
/ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/
[/ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/]
total combined whole
Advancednoun
Definition
A whole formed by combining several separate elements or amounts.
Example
In aggregate, the small donations added up to a surprisingly large sum of money.
In aggregate, the small donations added up to a surprisingly large sum of money.
Etymology
From Latin 'aggregare' (to add to a flock), from 'ad-' plus 'grex' (flock).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in statistics, economics, and data analysis.