Consolidation - Definition
consolidation
n 1: combining into a solid mass
2: the act of combining into an integral whole; "a consolidation
of two corporations"; "after their consolidation the two
bills were passed unanimously"; "the defendants asked for a
consolidation of the actions against them" [syn:
consolidation, integration]
3: something that has consolidated into a compact mass; "he
dropped the consolidation into the acid bath"