Aggregates
/ˈæɡrɪɡəts/
Definitions
- (n.) Materials such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone used in construction and concrete production.
The contractor ordered several tons of aggregates for the building foundation.
- (n.) A whole formed by combining several elements, often in legal or financial contexts referring to summarized data or assets.
The report presented aggregates of all the company's liabilities.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'aggregates' often relates to construction materials or compiled sums and should be distinguished accordingly.
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