http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslGeneralEnglishGrammar-Questions/Forum12.htmAsk your questions on grammar and get your sentence checked. We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here. <font color=red>DO NOT post paragraphs and compositions here. Post them in our <a href="http://www.englishforums.com/English/EssayReportCompositionWriting/Forum9.htm"><b>Essay, Report and Composition Writing Forum</b></a>.</font>enXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConsortiumMeaning/jlrhm/post.htm#806506Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:51:15 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:806506Grammar Geek0http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConsortiumMeaning/jlrhm/post.htm#806506http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-806506.xmlAlso, 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.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConsortiumMeaning/jlrhm/post.htm#806505Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:48:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:806505Clive1http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConsortiumMeaning/jlrhm/post.htm#806505http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-806505.xmlHi, I am confused with the meaning of the word &quot;consortium&quot;. As per wordweb it&#39;s an association of companies for some definite purpose. but wikipedia describes it as: &quot;an association of two or more individuals, companies, organizations or government. &quot; So, is it only association of companies or we can use it for individuals too? It&#39;s very common to say &quot; consortium of companies&quot; but what about &quot; consortium of people&quot; and also is this construction OK: &quot;she wants to gather a consortium&quot;? Yes. My dictionary says &#39;an association, especially several large companies&#39;. You can find examples via Google where it refers to a group of individuals. Best wishes,...http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConsortiumMeaning/jlrhm/post.htmSat, 04 Jul 2009 12:07:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:805863misty772http://www.englishforums.com/English/ConsortiumMeaning/jlrhm/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-805863.xmlHi! I am confused with the meaning of the word &quot;consortium&quot;. As per wordweb it&#39;s an association of companies for some definite purpose. but wikipedia describes it as: &quot;an association of two or more individuals, companies, organizations or government. &quot; So, is it only association of companies or we can use it for individuals too? It&#39;s very common to say &quot; consortium of companies&quot; but what about &quot; consortium of people&quot; and also is this construction OK: &quot;she wants to gather a consortium&quot;? tks in advance