DISAGGREGATED Meaning and
Definition
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Disaggregated, as an adjective, refers to the act of breaking down or dividing something into smaller parts or components, usually for the purpose of analysis, study, or management. It is the opposite of aggregation, which involves combining elements into a whole or larger unit. Disaggregation involves the separation of different parts for a more detailed examination or understanding of the individual elements.
In the field of data analysis and management, disaggregated data refers to information that has been broken down into individual data points or units, allowing for a more comprehensive and granular analysis. For example, disaggregated financial data would involve examining financial information broken down by specific categories such as revenue sources, expenses, or customer segments. This level of disaggregation provides a more detailed view of how an organization's financial resources are allocated and how different parts of the business contribute to overall performance.
Disaggregated data is particularly useful for identifying patterns, trends, or disparities in specific areas or subgroups, as well as for making more informed decisions in areas such as policy-making, resource allocation, or performance evaluation. By dismantling data into its finer parts, disaggregation enables a more accurate interpretation and assessment of the underlying elements for a more comprehensive understanding of the whole.
Common Misspellings for DISAGGREGATED
- disgregated
- sisaggregated
- xisaggregated
- cisaggregated
- fisaggregated
- risaggregated
- eisaggregated
- dusaggregated
- djsaggregated
- dksaggregated
- dosaggregated
- d9saggregated
- d8saggregated
- diaaggregated
- dizaggregated
- dixaggregated
- didaggregated
- dieaggregated
- diwaggregated
- diszggregated
- disagregated
- dissagregated
- Dessaggregated
- disaggrigated
Etymology of DISAGGREGATED
The word "disaggregated" is derived from the combination of two separate elements: "dis-" and "aggregated".
1. "Dis-": This is a prefix derived from Latin, which has the meaning of "opposite" or "apart". It is used to indicate negation, removal, separation, or reversal of the base word. In the case of "disaggregated", the prefix "dis-" adds the sense of "opposite of" or "apart from" to the word "aggregated".
2. "Aggregated": This word comes from the Latin verb "aggregare", which means "to bring together" or "to collect into a mass or group". The base word, "aggregate", refers to a collection, mass, or combination of individual elements into a unified whole.
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