conglomerate
Definitions
General Science
- noun a sedimentary layer formed of small round stones
Accounting
- noun a group of subsidiary companies linked together and forming a group, each making very different types of products
Construction
- A rock deposit consisting of stones of varying sizes naturally cemented together as a natural concretion.
- noun a large business organisation that consists of a number of companies that deal with a variety of different business, manufacturing, or commercial activities
Publishing
- noun a group of subsidiary companies which are linked together, but make very different types of products
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