Aggregate

/ˈæɡrɪɡət/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A whole formed by combining several elements.

The aggregate of the various donations made it possible to build the new community center.

A material or structure composed of various stones, gravel, or other particulate matter.

The construction team used an aggregate of sand and gravel to create a stable foundation.

verb

To gather into a mass or whole.

The researchers were able to aggregate the data from multiple sources to obtain a comprehensive analysis.

To calculate the total or sum of a group of figures.

They need to aggregate all the sales figures for the quarter to determine the total revenue.

adjective

Formed or calculated by the combination of many separate units or items.

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.

A term used in analytics for a summary of data.

We need to aggregate the results before presenting them.

Used in sports to describe total points or stats.

His aggregate score for the season was impressive.