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collation

Collation (noun) means bringing together.

noun
1
Bringing together.
2
The act of bringing things together and comparing them; comparison.
3
The act of collating pages or sheets of a book, or from printing etc.
4
A collection, a gathering.
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Etymology

From Middle English collacioun, collation, from Old French collation, from Latin collatiō, from the participle stem of cōnferō (“to bring together”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of collation?

"collation" (noun) means bringing together.

What are the different meanings of collation?

"collation" has 3 main meanings: 1. Bringing together; 2. The act of bringing things together and comparing them; comparison; 3. The act of collating pages or sheets of a book, or from printing etc.

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