consolidation

Everyday

1. Making something stronger, firmer or more settled (consolidation of learning). tree →
2. Joining several things into one bigger thing (consolidation of two schools). tree →
3. (formal, maths/money) Putting several debts or accounts together. tree →

In the lessons

In school: consolidation lessons practise and strengthen what was learned. In business and formal language: consolidation of companies. In geography: soil consolidation. Phrase: a consolidation exercise.

Examples

• This week is for consolidation of times tables. tree →
• The consolidation of the two clubs made one big team. tree →
• Practice helps the consolidation of new skills. tree →
• Sleep helps the consolidation of memories. tree →
• The report suggested the consolidation of three small schools. tree →
• Consolidation of the soil made the ground firm. tree →

Note

Formal word. Verb: consolidate. In maths class it often just means extra practice to make learning stick.