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   Con·glom·er·ate

   noun

   • 1. a number of different things or parts that are put or grouped together to form a whole but remain distinct entities: "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 (> 2 mm) within a matrix of finer grained material: "the sediments vary from coarse conglomerate to fine silt and clay" Similar aggregateagglomerate

   adjective

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

   verb

   • 1. gather together into a compact mass: "atoms that conglomerate at the center"
   • ▪ form a conglomerate by merging diverse businesses: "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. corporatefinanceinstitute.com › resources › valuationConglomerate - Definition, Example, Issue of Synergy

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   A conglomerate is one very large corporation or company, composed of several combined companies, that is formed by either takeovers or mergers. In most cases, a conglomerate supplies a variety of goods and services that are not necessarily related to one another.

3. 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.

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

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   2 days ago · 1. a thing composed of heterogeneous elements; mass. 2. any coarse-grained sedimentary rock consisting of rounded fragments of rock embedded in a finer matrix. Compare agglomerate (sense 3) 3. a large corporation consisting of a group of companies dealing in widely diversified goods, services, etc.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › conglomerateCONGLOMERATE Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Definition of conglomerate. as in empire. a group of businesses or enterprises under one control the huge media conglomerate owns TV and radio stations, a cable company, and a movie studio. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. empire. corporation. organization. multinational. cartel. syndicate. chain. association. combination. trust. combine. pool.

6. www.fool.com › investing › 2024/05/161 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Sea Limited Stock Can Reach $87. Is...

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   1 day ago · Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang recently raised her price target for the e-commerce, entertainment, and finance conglomerate to $87 per share. The new target implies a gain of about 31% from recent ...

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   3 days ago · To make people aware of it.”. NH ICAC can be reached via Facebook or by calling (603) 629-2758. NH Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force receives 180 to 220 tips a month. Predators use ...

8. www.nytimes.com › 2024/05/06 › technologyWayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion

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   May 6, 2024 · SoftBank, the Japanese conglomerate that backed Uber and other tech companies, was the lead investor, along with Microsoft and Nvidia. Previous investors in Wayve include Yann LeCun, Meta’s ...