disaggregate
/ˌdɪsˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To break a group, total, or set of data into smaller parts. It is often used in business, research, and statistics.
- We can disaggregate the sales data by region.
- The report disaggregates results by age group.
- Please disaggregate the figures before presenting them.
Adinary Nuance
Disaggregate is more formal and more specific than words like “separate” or “split.” It usually means taking one large set, total, or group and breaking it into smaller categories for analysis. Writers choose it when they want a data, business, or research meaning, not a physical one.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- tách nhỏ
- Spanish
- desagregar
- Chinese
- 分解
- Japanese
- 細分化する
- Korean
- 세분화하다
Etymology
Disaggregate comes from Latin roots: dis- meaning “apart” and aggregare meaning “to gather.” It entered English in the 17th century and is common in formal writing.
Common phrases
disaggregate datadisaggregate resultsdisaggregate by age groupdisaggregate the figures
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Frequently asked questions
- Is disaggregate the same as separate?
- Not exactly. Disaggregate is used for breaking a whole into smaller parts, often for analysis.
- Is disaggregate common in everyday English?
- No. It is mainly used in academic, business, and statistical writing.
- Can I say disaggregate data in IELTS Writing?
- Yes. It is a good formal word for reports and academic tasks.
- What is the opposite of disaggregate?
- Aggregate is the closest opposite. It means to combine parts into a whole.