Consolidation

Meaning

The process of combining several things into a single, stronger, more effective whole

Origin / Etymology

Latin consolidare, to make solid (con- = together + solidus = solid)

Synonyms

Merger Amalgamation Streamlining Integration

Antonyms

Fragmentation Dispersal Dissolution

Example Sentence

"PSB consolidation between 2019 and 2020 reduced the number of public sector banks from 27 to 12, improving operational efficiency and capital adequacy."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Three prominent UPSC uses: 1) Banking, PSB consolidation (2019-20); 2) Fiscal consolidation, reducing fiscal deficit toward FRBM targets; 3) Democratic consolidation, strengthening of democratic institutions post-independence. Used in GS-2 (governance, polity), GS-3 (banking, economy). Stronger than 'merging' in formal answers.

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