Merger: meaning, definitions and examples

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merger

 

[ หˆmษ™หdส’ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

A merger is the combining of two or more companies into a single company. It is often done to increase market share, reduce competition, or gain synergies.

Synonyms

acquisition, consolidation, fusion

Examples of usage

  • The merger between Company A and Company B created a new industry giant.
  • The merger resulted in cost savings and improved efficiency for both companies.
Context #2 | Noun

law

In legal terms, a merger is a legal consolidation of two entities into one, with one of the entities ceasing to exist as a separate legal entity.

Synonyms

amalgamation, integration, unification

Examples of usage

  • The merger of the two companies required approval from the antitrust authorities.
  • The merger agreement outlined the terms and conditions of the consolidation.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A merger can also refer to the joining or combining of two or more things into a single entity, such as cultures, ideas, or concepts.

Synonyms

blend, integration, union

Examples of usage

  • The merger of different musical styles created a unique and innovative sound.
  • The merger of traditional and modern architecture in the building design was striking.

Translations

Translations of the word "merger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fusรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฒเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fusion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggabungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fuzja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆไฝต (ใŒใฃใบใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fusion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fusiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท birleลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฉ๋ณ‘ (hapbyeong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฏู…ุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fรบze

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fรบzia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆๅนถ (hรฉbรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdruลพitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sameining

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ั–ะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birlษ™ลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fusiรณn

Etymology

The word 'merger' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the French word 'fusion'. The concept of merging two entities has been a common practice in business and law for centuries, evolving to its modern usage in the corporate world. Mergers have played a significant role in shaping industries, economies, and legal frameworks around the world.

See also: mergable, merge, mergeable, merged, merging, submerge.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,137 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.