noun

aggregator

Translation

aggregator, collector, consolidator

Examples

A news aggregator gathers stories from various sources.

The company acts as an aggregator for small suppliers.

Grammar Patterns

((an aggregator)) ((of/for sth.)) a person or organization that collects information from different sources The website is an aggregator of flight deals.

Similar Words

Synonyms: collector, compiler, consolidator

Etymology

From Latin 'aggregare' meaning 'to add to a flock'. 'ad-' (to) + 'gregare' (to collect into a flock), from 'grex' (flock). The '-or' suffix denotes an agent.

Memory Tips

Think of an 'aggregator' as a digital shepherd 'gathering' information like a flock of sheep.