consolidation

Definitions

Accounting

• noun the grouping together of goods for shipping
• noun the act of taking profits from speculative investments and investing them safely in blue chip companies

Aviation

• noun a process by which something is made more solid or strong

Construction

• compaction of freshly poured concrete by tamping, rodding, or vibrating to eliminate voids and to ensure total envelopment of aggregate and reinforcement.
• compaction of soil in an embankment to achieve a higher bearing strength.

Forex

• An insignificant price fluctuation in a narrow range that gives no indication of current trends. Typically, consolidation occurs after a large price movement when traders want to lock in profits.  The price stalls for a period of time until more information gives better guidance concerning intrinsic value.  This will often occur just above support or just below resistance on a Forex price chart.

Law

• noun the act of bringing together various Acts of parliament which deal with one subject into one single Act
• noun a procedure whereby several sets of proceedings are heard together by the court

Medical

• noun a stage in mending a broken bone in which the callus formed at the break changes into bone
• noun a condition in which part of the lung becomes solid, e.g. in pneumonia

Sports

• noun the increasing of the strength, stability or depth of a person’s or group’s success or position

Travel

• noun the grouping together of ticket bookings from different travel agencies
• noun the grouping together of items from different suppliers into one large shipment

Nearby Definitions of “consolidation”

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• content
• contest
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Contexts for “consolidation”

13 definitions in context
• Accounting
• Aviation
• Construction
• Forex
• Law
• Medical
• Sports
• Travel