collation

[kəʊˈleɪʃən]

collation Definition

• 1. the act of collecting or gathering things together
• 2. the process of arranging things in a particular order, especially documents
• 3. a light meal that is eaten in the evening, especially in some parts of Africa

Using collation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The collation of data is an important step in research.

• Example

  The collation of documents took several days to complete.

• Example

  The library staff is responsible for the collation of books.

• Example

  We had a light collation before the main meal.

collation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for collation

• arrangement
• ordering
• sorting
• compilation
• assembly

Antonyms for collation

• disarrangement
• disorder

Phrases with collation

• collation of evidence

  the process of gathering and organizing evidence for a legal case

  Example

  The lawyer spent weeks on the collation of evidence for the trial.

• collation sequence

  the order in which characters are arranged for sorting and searching

  Example

  The collation sequence for this database is case-sensitive.

• evening collation

  a light meal that is eaten in the evening, especially in some parts of Africa

  Example

  In Nigeria, it is common to have an evening collation of snacks and drinks.

Origins of collation

from Latin 'collatio', meaning 'a bringing together'

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Summary: collation in Brief

The term 'collation' [kəʊˈleɪʃən] refers to the act of gathering and arranging things, such as data or documents. It can also refer to a light meal eaten in the evening, particularly in some African countries. Examples include 'The collation of documents took several days to complete.' and 'We had a light collation before the main meal.'