Aggregates — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈa-gri-ˌgāt/ (verb) /ˈa-gri-gət/ (noun) ag·gre·gate

Meaning & Definition of Aggregates

Aggregates (verb)

  1. to collect or gather into a mass or whole
  2. to amount to (a whole sum or total), total

Aggregates (noun)

  1. a mass or body of units or parts somewhat loosely associated with one another
  2. the whole sum or amount, sum total
  3. a rock composed of mineral crystals of one or more kinds or of mineral rock fragments, an aggregate rock
  4. one of the formal categories of money (such as cash and demand deposits or bank credits) in a national economy that is used as a measure in predictions of economic growth

Aggregates (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a complete amount of something

    "numerous episodes of pilferage, taken in the aggregate, can really add up to a significant sum"

    similar: fulls, summations, sums, sum totals, totalities, totals, wholes, grand totals, the whole bit, the whole kit and caboodle, the whole nine yards, the whole shebang
    related: grosses, entireties, bulks, masses, enchiladas, schmears
    near: nets

Aggregates (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have a total of

    "over time, her petty thefts aggregated a significant shortfall in the company's books"

    similar: adds up (to), amounts (to), comes (to), counts (up to), numbers, sums (to or into), totals, clocks in at
    related: averages, equals, measures, reaches, composes, comprises, constitutes, makes up

Related Entry: Aggregate (noun)

Aggregate is a different word from Aggregates. The synonyms below are for aggregate, not for aggregates.

  1. a complete amount of something

    "numerous episodes of pilferage, taken in the aggregate, can really add up to a significant sum"

    similar: full, sum, sum total, summation, total, totality, whole, grand total, the whole bit, the whole kit and caboodle, the whole nine yards, the whole shebang
    related: gross, completeness, comprehensiveness, cumulativeness, entirety, bulk, lion's share, mass, enchilada, schmear
    near: net

Related Entry: Aggregate (verb)

Aggregate is a different word from Aggregates. The synonyms below are for aggregate, not for aggregates.

  1. to have a total of

    "over time, her petty thefts aggregated a significant shortfall in the company's books"

    similar: add up (to), amount (to), come (to), count (up to), number, sum (to or into), total, clock in at
    related: average, equal, measure, reach, compose, comprise, constitute, make up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aggregates

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aggregates:

fulls, summations, sums, sum totals, totalities, totals, wholes, grand totals, the whole bit, the whole kit and caboodle, the whole nine yards, the whole shebang, adds up (to), amounts (to), comes (to), counts (up to), numbers, sums (to or into), clocks in at

Related Words for Aggregates

grosses, entireties, bulks, masses, enchiladas, schmears, averages, equals, measures, reaches, composes, comprises, constitutes, makes up

Near Antonyms of Aggregates

nets

Word Forms of Aggregates

Inflections: aggregated, aggregating

Origin & Etymology of Aggregates

Middle English aggregaten, borrowed from Latin aggregātus, past participle of aggregāre "to cause to flock together, join" aggregate:1

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Aggregates

What does "Aggregates" mean?

"Aggregates" means to collect or gather into a mass or whole. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to collect or gather into a mass or whole. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Aggregates"?

Other words for "Aggregates" include fulls, summations, sums, sum totals, totalities, totals, wholes and grand totals. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aggregates" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aggregates"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aggregates". Common alternatives include fulls, summations, sums, sum totals, totalities, totals, wholes, grand totals, the whole bit and the whole kit and caboodle.

How do you use "Aggregates" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aggregates" in a sentence: "numerous episodes of pilferage, taken in the aggregate, can really add up to a significant sum"; "over time, her petty thefts aggregated a significant shortfall in the company's books".

Is "Aggregates" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aggregates" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Aggregates"?

"Aggregates" is pronounced /ˈa-gri-ˌgāt/ as a verb and /ˈa-gri-gət/ as a noun and divided into syllables as ag·gre·gate.

What is the origin of the word "Aggregates"?

"Aggregates" comes from Middle English aggregaten, borrowed from Latin aggregātus, past participle of aggregāre "to cause to flock together, join" aggregate:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Aggregates" meaning "a complete amount of something"?

When "Aggregates" (noun) means a complete amount of something, synonyms include fulls, summations, sums, sum totals, totalities and totals.