misty77  +  805863 Sat, 04 Jul 09 01:07 PM Hi! I am confused with the meaning of the word "consortium". As per wordweb it's an association of companies for some definite purpose. but wikipedia describes it as: "an association of two or more individuals, companies, organizations or government. " So, is it only association of companies or we can use it for individuals too? It's very common to say " consortium of companies" but what about " consortium of people" and also is this construction OK: "she wants to gather a consortium"? tks in advance misty77 Joined on Sun, May 24 2009 New Member 44 Constructions

	Clive  +  806505 Sat, 04 Jul 09 11:48 PM Hi, I am confused with the meaning of the word "consortium". As per wordweb it's an association of companies for some definite purpose. but wikipedia describes it as: "an association of two or more individuals, companies, organizations or government. " So, is it only association of companies or we can use it for individuals too? It's very common to say " consortium of companies" but what about " consortium of people" and also is this construction OK: "she wants to gather a consortium"? Yes.   My dictionary says 'an association, especially several large companies'.   You can find examples via Google where it refers to a group of individuals.   Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,680 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Constructions

	Grammar Geek  +  806506 Sat, 04 Jul 09 11:51 PM Also, frequently colleges, in which students are allowed to take classes at one of the institutions while enrolled in another, or use their libraries or other facilities.   Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,683 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random! Students, Classes