consolidation

Definitions

The action or process of combining a number of things into a single more effective or coherent whole.

The process of strengthening or solidifying a position, power, or financial situation.

The process by which a memory trace is stabilized in the brain after initial acquisition.

Examples

The company announced a major consolidation of its regional offices to reduce operational costs.

Memory consolidation is a critical process that occurs while we sleep, helping to stabilize newly acquired information.

The political party underwent a period of consolidation to strengthen its influence before the upcoming election.

Synonyms

merger unification amalgamation integration combination solidification strengthening

Antonyms

division separation fragmentation dissolution partition disintegration weakening