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aggregate
Noun
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The aggregate is the number or amount when everything is put together.
Although demand was up in certain areas, aggregate demand was down.
When each day's time is put together, he's been running for an aggregate of over 762 hours.
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Aggregate is the small stones that are used to make concrete.
aggregate
Verb
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If you aggregate something, you put or bring it together.
You shouldn't aggregate the various costs. Look at them individually.
The students' income should be aggregated with the parents'.
account
Noun
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An account is an arrangement with a bank or other company to do business.
I opened a bank account when I moved into town.
The internet company cancelled my e-mail account.
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The records of the money that is paid or received. (often plural)
The accounts show that your bill has already been paid.
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A description of events
The account that he gave didn't match the story that was in the newspaper.
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If you take something into account, you think about it when you decide something.
Effective leaders have to take account of everyone's feelings.
account
Verb
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If mathx/math accounts for mathy/math, it explains why mathy/math happens or exists.
Oh, she was sick. Well, that accounts for her poor test score.