1. the action of collecting and combining texts or information
2. a light informal meal
3. the process of comparing texts to note similarities and differences
Usage: academic

Examples

• The librarian spent weeks on the collation of historical documents.
• We enjoyed a simple collation of sandwiches and tea after the meeting.
• The scholar’s collation of the manuscripts revealed several discrepancies.
• The wedding reception featured an elegant collation in the garden.
• Her collation of survey data took longer than expected.
• The committee arranged a light collation for the volunteers.