consolidated
consolidated — adjective
- consolidatedpositive
- more consolidatedcomparative
- most consolidatedsuperlative
1. Relating to financial accounts or reports that combine the results of a parent c
Relating to financial accounts or reports that combine the results of a parent company with all of its subsidiaries, presented as one unified set of numbers.
The group released its consolidated financial statements for the year ending March 31st.
collocation: consolidated financial statements / accounts / balance sheet
According to the consolidated balance sheet, the firm's long-term debt fell by 20 percent.
Priya reviewed the consolidated earnings report before the quarterly board meeting.
The consolidated accounts showed a net profit of five hundred million dollars across all divisions.
- combined
simpler word but less precise in accounting contexts
- aggregated
more technical; suggests totals from multiple sources
- separate
financial statements prepared individually per entity
用法筆記
A technical term in accounting and finance. Always placed before a noun. Typical collocates are 'financial statements,' 'accounts,' 'balance sheet,' 'income statement,' 'earnings,' and 'results.' Do not use this sense outside financial reporting contexts.
常見錯誤
2. Used to describe several companies or organizations that have joined together to
Used to describe several companies or organizations that have joined together to operate as a single larger unit, especially through a merger or acquisition.
The two airlines announced plans for a consolidated carrier serving over 100 Asian destinations.
always before noun: consolidated carrier / group / chain
Patel Industries is now part of a consolidated group with factories in twelve countries.
The consolidated pharmacy chain operates more than 800 stores nationwide.
The three regional banks formed a consolidated financial group with a shared board of directors.
- merged
more specific to companies combining legally
- integrated
suggests systems and operations working together
- unified
broader; can apply to groups, teams, or systems
- separate
independent entities that have not joined together
- independent
each company operating on its own
用法筆記
Always placed before a noun. Typical collocates include 'company,' 'group,' 'firm,' 'chain,' 'corporation,' or 'organization.' The emphasis is on structural union rather than financial reporting.
常見錯誤
3. Brought together from several separate parts into a single well-organized system
Brought together from several separate parts into a single well-organized system, document, list, or structure for easier access or use.
The clinic now uses a consolidated patient record system accessible to all departments.
pattern: consolidated + [system / database / file / document]
Nora created a consolidated timetable with all train departures on one page.
The committee published a consolidated version of the rules, merging three documents into one handbook.
Aiko compiled a consolidated contact list for everyone working on the project.
- unified
more general; can describe groups or systems
- integrated
suggests parts work smoothly together as one
- combined
simpler; less formal
- fragmented
broken into separate pieces with no single view
- divided
kept apart rather than brought together
用法筆記
Often used with nouns such as 'system,' 'database,' 'list,' 'file,' 'document,' 'view,' or 'version.' Unlike sense 2 (business merger), this sense applies to information, data, or physical items rather than organizations.
常見錯誤
4. Having become stronger, more stable, or more firmly established, especially in t
Having become stronger, more stable, or more firmly established, especially in the context of power, control, reputation, or political position.
After winning the election, the prime minister's control over the cabinet became more consolidated.
collocation: consolidated + control / position / power
The firm's position in Asian markets is now consolidated after years of steady growth.
Leila's reputation as a transplant surgeon was consolidated after she led a complex operation.
Ravi's authority within the department was consolidated when he was promoted to director.
- strengthened
more general; can be physical or abstract
- reinforced
suggests extra support added to something existing
- entrenched
negative or neutral; suggests something is fixed and hard to remove
- weakened
the opposite of having more strength or stability
用法筆記
Commonly paired with nouns such as 'control,' 'power,' 'position,' 'status,' or 'reputation.' This sense carries a formal tone and is typical in political, corporate, or professional contexts.