aggregate
Translation
total, sum, aggregate
Examples
The aggregate of all the donations was impressive.
The aggregate of all the donations was impressive.
They won the match on aggregate.
They won the match on aggregate.
Grammar Patterns
the aggregate of sth. the total of several amounts The aggregate of all the donations was impressive.
on aggregate used in sports for the total score over two or more games They won the match on aggregate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: total, sum, whole; Antonyms: part, individual
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'grex' (flock), meaning 'to add to a flock'.
Memory Tips
Picture adding sheep to a flock ('grex') to get the aggregate number.