Synonyms: unification, union, uniting, conjugation, jointure
Definition: the act of making or becoming a single unit
Usage: the union of opposing factions; he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays
Similar words: combination, combining, compounding
Definition: the act of combining things to form a new whole
Synonyms: uniting, amalgamation, merger
Definition: the combination of two or more commercial companies
Similar words: consolidation, integration
Definition: the act of combining into an integral whole
Usage: a consolidation of two corporations; after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously; the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them