Meaning & Definition of word "Aggregate"

Aggregate

/ˈæɡrɪɡət/

1. A whole formed by combining several elements.
- Example: The aggregate of the various donations made it possible to build the new community center.
2. A material or structure composed of various stones, gravel, or other particulate matter.
- Example: The construction team used an aggregate of sand and gravel to create a stable foundation.

1. To gather into a mass or whole.
- Example: The researchers were able to aggregate the data from multiple sources to obtain a comprehensive analysis.
2. To calculate the total or sum of a group of figures.
- Example: They need to aggregate all the sales figures for the quarter to determine the total revenue.

1. Formed or calculated by the combination of many separate units or items.
- Example: The aggregate score of the team determined their qualification for the finals.

From Latin 'aggregare', meaning 'to add to' or 'to bring to'.

aggregate demand:

The total demand for goods and services within a particular market.

aggregate supply:

The total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy plan to sell during a specific time period.

aggregate data:

Data that has been collected and presented in a summarized format.

aggregate value:

The total value of a collection of items.

aggregator:

A service that collects information or data from multiple sources.

Meaning: A term used in analytics for a summary of data.

Example Sentence: We need to aggregate the results before presenting them.

Meaning: Used in sports to describe total points or stats.

Example Sentence: His aggregate score for the season was impressive.