aggregate aggregate /ˈægrəgeɪt/

adjective

1. () Formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole  ( aggregated , aggregative , mass , aggregate )
   formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole
    Aggregate expenses include expenses of all divisions combined for the entire year
   aggregate expenses include expenses of all divisions combined for the entire year
    The aggregated amount of indebtedness
   the aggregated amount of indebtedness
   
2. (botany) composed of a dense cluster of separate units such as carpels, florets or drupelets  ( aggregate )
   (botany) composed of a dense cluster of separate units such as carpels, florets or drupelets
    Raspberries are aggregate fruits
   raspberries are aggregate fruits
   

noun

1. () The whole amount  ( totality , aggregate , sum , total )
   the whole amount
     The cashier calculated the total amount of the purchase.
   The cashier calculated the total amount of the purchase.
   
2. A sum total of many heterogenous things taken together  ( aggregate , congeries , conglomeration )
   a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together
   
   
3. Material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete, mortar, or plaster  ( aggregate )
   material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete, mortar, or plaster
   

verb

1. Gather in a mass, sum, or whole  ( aggregate , combine )
   gather in a mass, sum, or whole
   
2. Amount in the aggregate to  ( aggregate )
   amount in the aggregate to