Collating
EN→ZH
What Does Collating Mean?
- 整理
- 合并
- 对照
Collating Pronunciation
kəˈleɪtɪŋ
Collating Definition
verb
Definition
To collect and combine (texts, information, or data) in a specific order or arrangement.
In ZH
以特定的顺序或排列收集并合并（文本、信息或数据）。
How to Use Collating in a Sentence
- My cat decided to help me with collating my tax documents, only to scatter them all over the living room instead!
- After a long day of collating news articles, I realized I had accidentally printed 50 pages of cat memes instead of actual news...
- I started collating recipes for healthy meals, but somehow ended up with every type of chocolate cake recipe in existence. What a delicious mistake!
Cultural Notes
In office environments, collating is a common task. It may involve organizing documents in a specific order before printing or distribution. Humor often arises in real-life situations when the task goes awry.
noun
Definition
The act of collecting and organizing various items or information together.
In ZH
收集和组织各种物品或信息在一起的行为。
How to Use Collating in a Sentence
- The collating of all the snack ideas for the party completely took over my kitchen, and now it's a snack wonderland!
- After collating the best excuses for being late, I think I have found the ultimate one: "I was abducted by aliens!"
- The collating of everyone's favorite movie quotes led to a surprising number of choices from the '90s!
Cultural Notes
In academic or research contexts, collating different sources of information is crucial. It highlights the importance of organization and can lead to unexpected discoveries.