mergertheory
nounUK /ˈmɜːdʒə ˈθɪəri/
US /ˈmɜːrdʒər ˈθɪri/
A merger theory is an idea that explains why two companies join together to become one.
The teacher explained merger theory using two lemonade stands that decided to work as a team.
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2. An idea in math about putting groups together into one bigger group.
In class we used merger theory to add the two piles of blocks into one pile.
3. A rule in science about how two things blend into a single thing.
The scientist studied merger theory to understand how the two clouds of gas became one star.
4. A plan for how two teams or clubs can become one group.
The two chess clubs talked about merger theory before they joined together.