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consortium

Alliance between companies for the purpose of undertaking a specific task. Major construction projects are often tendered for by companies acting in a consortium. A consortium may be formed because each company offers expertise in a different field, or to allow companies to pool finances for that particular project, or as a means of risk sharing.
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