1. the action or process of making something stronger or more solid
2. the combination of a number of things into a single more effective or coherent whole
3. the action of combining several financial accounts or debts into one
Usage: finance

Examples

• The consolidation of power made the government more stable.
• The company announced the consolidation of its three divisions.
• Debt consolidation can help reduce monthly payments.
• The consolidation of the two schools created a larger student body.
• Memory consolidation occurs during sleep.
• The consolidation of democracy took several years.
• Bank consolidation has reduced competition in the industry.