Word: Collation
Definition:
The word "collation" has a few different meanings, but it generally refers to the careful examination and comparison of things. It can also mean putting things together in a correct order, like numbers or ideas. Additionally, "collation" can refer to a light meal or snack that is not very formal.
Usage Instructions:
- Use "collation" when talking about examining or comparing documents or data. - You can also use it when discussing the arrangement of items in a specific order. - When referring to food, it is often used in contexts like meetings or gatherings where a light meal is provided.
Examples:
1. Careful Examination: "The researcher performed a collation of the data to find differences in the results." 2. Arranging Items: "The librarian is responsible for the collation of the new books in the library." 3. Light Meal: "We will have a quick collation before the meeting starts."
Advanced Usage:
In academic or professional settings, "collation" often relates to the process of checking and organizing information, like in editing manuscripts or preparing reports. It can also be used in legal contexts where documents need to be compared carefully.
Word Variants:
- Collate (verb): To gather and arrange items in order or to compare them for discrepancies.
Example: "Please collate the reports before submitting them."
- Collated (adjective): Referring to items that have been collected and organized.
Example: "The collated data showed significant trends."
Different Meanings:
1. In Printing/Publishing: Referring to the gathering and arranging of sheets of paper or pages in a book. 2. In Food Context: A simple meal, not a full meal, often consisting of snacks or light refreshments.
Synonyms:
- For examination and comparison: Comparison, review, analysis. - For assembling: Arrangement, organization. - For a light meal: Snack, bite, refreshment.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
"Collation" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated directly with it. However, you can use related phrases like: - "To collate information" which means to collect and organize various pieces of information. - "To compare notes" which means to discuss and examine different perspectives or information.