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merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition; fusion; annexation; affiliation; incorporation
二つの会社が合併して新会社になった。
Two companies merged to become a new company.
合併により従業員数が倍増することになる。
The merger will double the number of employees.
両社の合併が正式に承認され新会社が発足した。
The merger of both companies was officially approved and a new company was launched.