Question
aggregate ('a-gri-gət) n. [Latin] 1. a mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars. 2. a mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles. 3. the full chromatic or the set of all twelve pitch classes. 4. solid particles of low aspect ratio added to a composite material.
What is the meaning of the word aggregate in the passage below?
In soccer, a two-legged match is a match-up between two clubs or nations that lasts over two individual games. Typically, these are used in knockout cup competitions. The team who progresses is the one with the better aggregate score. If this combined score is tied, then away goals may come into consideration. If away goals are equal, or are not considered, then extra time and possibly a penalty shootout will occur.
A.
definition 2
B.
definition 3
C.
definition 4
D.
definition 1
What is the meaning of the word aggregate in the passage below?
In soccer, a two-legged match is a match-up between two clubs or nations that lasts over two individual games. Typically, these are used in knockout cup competitions. The team who progresses is the one with the better aggregate score. If this combined score is tied, then away goals may come into consideration. If away goals are equal, or are not considered, then extra time and possibly a penalty shootout will occur.
A.
definition 2
B.
definition 3
C.
definition 4
D.
definition 1
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the context of the passage, the word "aggregate" refers to the combined score of two individual games in a two-legged match. This meaning aligns most closely with:
D. definition 1 — a mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars.
Thus, the best answer is D. definition 1.
D. definition 1 — a mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars.
Thus, the best answer is D. definition 1.