A fine collation was served, but the young Prince ate not a morsel, so intently was he occupied with her.
Source: tatoeba (6211680)
Collation
/kəˈleɪʃən/
Synonyms for "collation" (62 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (13)
Strong matches (18)
Noun(5 words)
Related words (31)
ensuringestablishmentformformationformulationlight lunchlight meallight repastmarshalingmealnoshorderorderingplacementreassurancereassurementrefreshmentrefreshmentsregimentationsimilarity
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Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: allocation, allotment, apportionment, arrangement, arrangement.
- Sentence evidence is available for collation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "collation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "collation"
Keep "collation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "collation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "collation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "collation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesactivityaggregationassemblingcollectingcollectioncomparingcomparisoncritical edition preparationdata processinginformation managementmealorganizationprocessrepasttextual analysistextual study
More specific
6 entriesdata collationdata mergingdata normalizationmanuscript collationtextual collationtextual variant analysis
Collocations
5 entriescollation ordercritical collationdata collationmanuscript collationtextual collation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
13 translations across 7 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- col·lació noun (light meal)
Greek
1 entries- κολατσιό noun (light meal)
Hungarian
4 entries- egybevetés noun (bringing together)
- leválogatás noun (bringing together)
- uzsonna noun (light meal)
- összehordás noun (bringing together)
Irish
2 entries- colláid noun (light meal)
- scroid noun (light meal)
Māori
1 entries- whakahiatotanga noun (bringing together)
Portuguese
1 entries- pequeno almoço noun (light meal)
Spanish
2 entries- colación noun (bringing together)
- colación noun (light meal)
Sample sentences
11 total sentences available.
November 8, 1717, The Bishop of Rochester, letter to Alexander Pope I return you your Milton, which, upon collation, I find to be revised, and augmented, in several places
Source: wiktionary
The collation of philosophical opinions, the study of historical facts, the acquirement of languages, were at once my recreation, and the serious aim of my life.
Source: wiktionary
It's fantastic, as is so much of Forgiveness Rock Record, a collation of so many talents that it's practically bursting at the seams.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "collation"?
Closest matches include allocation, allotment, apportionment, arrangement, arrangement.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "collation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.