C1adjectiveformalmoneyacademic
US/ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/
UK/ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/
formed by adding several separate amounts or parts together into a total
In context
Aggregate demand fell sharply when consumers stopped spending during the recession.
The report uses aggregate data from over two hundred schools across the country.
The team won on aggregate score after winning one game and drawing the other.
Words that go with aggregate
adjective + noun
- aggregate demandAggregate demand rose as wages increased.
- aggregate dataAggregate data hides differences between regions.
- aggregate incomeAggregate income in the region grew by three percent.
- aggregate outputAggregate output declined for the third quarter.
- aggregate scoreThe aggregate score decides who goes to the final.
- aggregate figureThe aggregate figure for sales was higher than expected.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an aggregate salesCorrect: aggregate sales