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collations

Pronunciation: [kəˈleɪʃənz]

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Learn how to use collations in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “textual criticism”

(noun) the act of comparing different texts or pieces of writing to see how they are similar or different. It helps people understand the changes or mistakes in books or documents over time.

Example

The researcher carefully made collation of the ancient manuscripts to understand their variations.

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Without proper collation, it's hard to know if the story has changed in different versions.

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What can we learn from the collation of these historical texts?

Context: “data processing”

(noun) the process of gathering and organizing information or data. It's like putting together a puzzle where you collect the pieces to see the whole picture.

Example

The collation of survey results provided valuable insights for the project.

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The lack of collation made it difficult to see the overall trends in the data.

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How do we ensure accurate collation of the feedback from participants?

Context: “event planning”

(noun) a gathering or meeting of people for the purpose of discussing or presenting ideas, similar to assembling a group to share thoughts and opinions.

Example

We organized a collation of community members to discuss the future of our neighborhood.

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The collation was poorly attended, leading to fewer ideas being shared.

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What topics will be covered during the collation this weekend?

How to pronounce collations

Pronunciation: [kəˈleɪʃənz]

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