noun
collation
Collation (noun) means the act of bringing things together.
noun
1
The act of bringing things together.
2
The act of gathering things and comparing them with each other.
3
The arranging of the pages or sheets of a printed book into the correct order.
4
A group of things brought together.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English collacioun or collation, from Old French collation, from Latin collatiō, from the participle stem of cōnferō (“to bring together”).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for collation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of collation?
"collation" (noun) means the act of bringing things together.
What is another word for collation?
Other words for "collation" include bite, snack.
What are the different meanings of collation?
"collation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of bringing things together; 2. The act of gathering things and comparing them with each other; 3. The arranging of the pages or sheets of a printed book into the correct order.