CONSORTIUM

consortium, pool, syndicate

(noun) an association of companies for some definite purpose

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

consortium (plural consortia or consortiums)

An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.

A similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions or organizations.

An association or society.

(legal) The right of a spouse to all the normal relationships with his or her mate.

(biology) A group of symbiotic microbes.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 February 2025

BARGAIN

(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”


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