consortium

[US]/kən'sɔːtɪəm/
[UK]/kən'sɔrtɪəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a group of companies or banks that join together to form a financial consortium, joint venture.

Phrases & Collocations

business consortium

academic consortium

Example Sentences

the consortium have made a conditional offer.

the consortium could proceed with the plan.

a consortium of dealers bid a world record price for a snuff box.

The consortium of companies joined forces to bid on the project.

The consortium of universities collaborated on a research project.

The consortium of investors pooled their resources to fund the startup.

The consortium of airlines formed a partnership to offer more flight options.

The consortium of museums worked together to organize a special exhibition.

The consortium of banks provided funding for the infrastructure project.

The consortium of technology companies developed a new software platform.

The consortium of publishers collaborated on a series of educational books.

The consortium of hospitals shared resources to improve patient care.

The consortium of farmers worked together to negotiate better prices for their crops.

Real-world Examples

Target Malaria, an international research consortium, is working on a solution.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

The company's overseas business director, Zhu Lintao, says their firm is leading an international consortium.

Source: CRI Online April 2019 Collection

The Li-Fi consortium reckons more than 10 Gbps is possible.

Source: The Economist - Technology

French participation in the Airbus consortium was contingent on jets being put together there.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Professor Diabate runs the experiment for target malaria, a research consortium backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Source: VOA Standard English_ Technology

The consortium hopes they will produce more food with higher nutritional levels.

Source: VOA Special March 2014 Collection

The artwork was obtained with the help of Mossack Fonseca, the consortium said.

Source: VOA Special April 2016 Collection

I represent a consortium of like-minded citizens and we are concerned about Mr. Kleinfelter's safety.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

In July three American-led consortia had been lined up to bid for the contract.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He notes Italy is not even part of the European consortium that makes Airbus planes.

Source: NPR News July 2019 Collection

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