Definitions

1. noun

A whole or a quantity made up of separate parts or components; something that is composed of distinct units or parts.

“The new park was built as an aggregate of several smaller properties.”

2. verb

To bring or gather into a single mass, collection, or quantity; to combine or consolidate.

“The company decided to aggregate its assets to reduce financial risks.”

3. verb

To collect and summarize data from various sources, especially in computing and data analysis.

“The data analyst aggregated the sales figures to get a comprehensive overview of the market.”

4. noun

A mixture of road aggregate, usually consisting of crushed stone, gravel, or sand, used for surfacing roads.

“The construction crew laid down a new layer of aggregate on the highway.”

5. noun

In construction, a mixture of cement, sand, and aggregate, used as a building material.

“The engineer specified the use of a high-strength aggregate in the new building’s foundation.”