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   conglomerate

   noun

   • 1. a thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together: "the Earth is a specialized conglomerate of organisms" Similar mixturemixcombinationminglingcomminglingamalgamationamalgamunionconjunctionmarriagemergingcompoundalloyfusionmeldcompositeconcoctionsynthesishomogenizationmiscellanyjumblehotchpotchinformal:mash-up
   • ▪ a large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms: "a media conglomerate" Similar corporationcombinegroupgroupingconsortiumpartnershipjoint concerntrustmergermerged firms/companies/businessesfirmcompanybusinessmultinationalzaibatsu
   • 2. a coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of rounded fragments embedded in a matrix of cementing material such as silica: "the sediments vary from coarse conglomerate to fine silt and clay" Similar aggregateagglomerate

   adjective

   • 1. relating to a conglomerate, especially a large corporation: "conglomerate firms"

   verb

   • 1. gather together into a compact mass: "atoms which conglomerate at the centre"
   • ▪ form a conglomerate by merging diverse firms: "the urge to conglomerate has long been out of fashion in American boardrooms"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as an adjective describing something gathered up into a rounded mass): from Latin conglomeratus, past participle of conglomerare, from con- ‘together’ + glomus, glomer- ‘ball’. The geological sense dates from the early 19th century; the other noun senses are later.

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONGLOMERATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A conglomerate is a large business firm consisting of several different companies.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › conglomerateConglomerate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONGLOMERATE is made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds. How to use conglomerate in a sentence.

4. boycewire.com › conglomerateConglomerate: Definition, Pros, Cons & Examples - BoyceWire

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   May 22, 2023 · Conglomerates are large corporations or companies that operate in multiple industries and own a diverse portfolio of businesses. Conglomerates grow through mergers and acquisitions, acquiring other companies to expand their business operations and diversify their revenue streams.

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › conglomerateConglomerate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   CONGLOMERATE meaning: 1 : a large business that is made of different kinds of companies; 2 : a kind of rock that is made from many stones of different sizes held together with hardened clay.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONGLOMERATE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   CONGLOMERATE meaning: a large company that is made up of several smaller companies. Learn more.

7. ondemandint.com › resources › conglomerateWhat Is A Conglomerate? – Meaning, Examples, Pros & Cons

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   A conglomerate is a term used to describe a main corporation or entity. To prevent depending on a specific brand for revenue, conglomerates indicate corporate development through diversity.

8. www.supermoney.com › encyclopedia › conglomerationConglomeration: Definition, Success Stories, and Challenges

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   Mar 21, 2024 · Conglomeration describes the process of a parent company acquiring subsidiaries, resulting in the formation of a conglomerate. It offers advantages like diversification and risk reduction but may lead to vulnerabilities if not managed well.

9. dictionary.justia.com › conglomerateconglomerate Definition, Meaning & Usage - Justia

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   conglomerate - A business entity made up of different, diversified components or companies

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONGLOMERATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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    CONGLOMERATION meaning: 1. a large group or mass of different things all collected together in an untidy or unusual way…. Learn more.

11. www.reuters.com › world › indiaRatan Tata, former Tata Group chairman, dies at age 86 | Reuters

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    2 days ago · Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who put a staid and sprawling Indian conglomerate on the global stage with a string of high-profile acquisitions, has died, the Tata Group said in a ...