collation

Meanings

• noun

  The act of arranging items in a systematic order or comparing and contrasting textual or other data.

  - "The editor did a collation of the two texts to identify the differences."
  - "The collation of data from various sources helped in drawing accurate conclusions."

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Synonyms

hotchpot

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Variants

List of all variants of collation that leads to same result
collation , collations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'collation' meaning 'comparison' or 'exchange'.

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Trivia

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1. Collation was originally used in medieval Europe to compare and authenticate manuscripts.

2. The term 'collation' is also used in the context of food, referring to a light meal or snack.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comparison: Collation is a process of comparison between different items or data.

2. Data Analysis: Collation is an important step in data analysis to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

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Culture

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Collation is a term used in various fields such as literature, linguistics, and data analysis. In literature, collation refers to the process of comparing and contrasting different versions of a text. In linguistics, it refers to the comparison of words or sounds in different languages. In data analysis, collation is used to ensure that data is consistent and accurate.

How to Memorize "collation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine arranging items in a row or comparing two documents side by side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of comparing and contrasting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-LL-A-T-I-O-N to remember the meaning: Comparison Of Like Lists And Texts In Order Noted.

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