collation

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Recent Examples of collation Because of that, the IR team can then be liberated from data collation and can shift its focus entirely to strategic analysis, personalized investor engagement and robust crisis preparedness. — Michelle Wu, Forbes.com, 3 Feb. 2026 At the same time, many companies still operate using a patchwork of small group expertise, spreadsheets, and fragmented databases requiring manual collation. — Kriti Sharma, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026 The solution plugs into manufacturers’ existing systems to automate collection and collation of the quality, compliance and governance data required to secure certifications and regulatory approvals. — David Prosser, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 The version of the law that passed Thursday — with support from the outgoing collation government of the SPD, Greens and FDP parties — had been watered down from the original version proposed by German culture minister Claudia Roth. — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for collation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collation
Noun
  • There’s a wool tea room by French artist Agnès Debizet, Harry Nuriev built a Japanese-denim mahjong lounge, and French straw-marquetry master Lison de Caunes entwined twisted leather and shearling with Art Deco panels.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Award-winning coffee from Daily Grind in Unionville, hot chocolate, tea, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, popcorn, candy, flew out that window.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Days start on level three with a typical hotel breakfast buffet, which includes all manner of pastries, bagels and of course, eggs, and pancake made-to-order stations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Award-winning coffee from Daily Grind in Unionville, hot chocolate, tea, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, popcorn, candy, flew out that window.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Consider guests well-dressed for the newer casual dress code, which can mean designer jeans at dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • After dinner, Michelle returns to the boat with her spaghetti-shoulder, as Massi calls it, strapped tightly to her body.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Everyone’s favorite lunch is transformed into a hearty and delicious supper.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier that evening during his last supper with his disciples, we are told Jesus himself had fervently prayed.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hyatt Regency Aruba rounds out its culinary offerings with a juice bar and pizza truck on the beach, a breakfast buffet, an outdoor café, and a pier serving cocktails and light snacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • With everything from vegan pastries to vegetarian lunch buffets, there’s something for everyone.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Tickets start at $95 for a three-course lunch and $139 for a five-course dinner.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • For dinner on the first night, Joy makes chicken 70 ways, but the guys still think the meal is more like lunch than dinner.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Here’s my Monday smorgasbord of notes, playing time nuggets, grades and more on offense.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In the 1950s and 1960s, suburban malls were explicitly designed as community cornerstones, complete with bustling food courts, movie theaters, arcades, and a smorgasbord of shops.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Friendly House is finalizing the roster for its milestone 75th anniversary awards luncheon.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Before the hustle and bustle, and grind, of the 2026 NFL season, Chiefs moms were treated to an elegant lunch and some great swag on Sunday at a luncheon hosted by Randi Mahomes.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Collation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collation. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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