Synonyms for

Aggregation

Verb / ˌægrʌˈgeɪʃʌn / Another word for aggregation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Aggregation is the act of collecting or gathering things together into a cluster or mass.

Synonyms & similar words

collecting assemblage collection accumulation assembling collection cluster mass bundle heap pile assemblage conglomeration amalgamation accumulation gathering grouping combination jumble mixture melange medley hodgepodge mingle-mangle omnium-gatherum

Synonyms by register

Formal

amalgamation consolidation collection accumulation

Informal

gathering pile-up heap mass

Literary

confluence assemblage

Antonyms

disaggregation dissolution dispersion separation division scattering

Common collocations

  • data aggregation
  • user aggregation
  • social aggregation
  • economic aggregation
  • aggregation of data
  • aggregation of evidence
  • aggregation of wealth

Word family

noun aggregation
verb aggregate
adjective aggregate
adverb aggregately

Usage note

Often used in technical contexts like data science or economics. Be mindful of the specific field when choosing between 'aggregation' and more general terms like 'collection'.

Example sentences

  1. The aggregation of leaves on the ground made it difficult to walk.
  2. The aggregation of stars in the sky was breathtaking to see.
  3. The aggregation of people at the concert made it hard to find a good seat.
  4. The aggregation of data helped the scientist make a groundbreaking discovery.
  5. The aggregation of toys in the playroom made it hard to find the one she was looking for.

Quotes

  • Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were. - David Rockefeller
  • The aggregation of marginal gains is what makes a champion. - Dave Brailsford
  • Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. - Vincent Van Gogh

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