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Collation

The act of collating or comparing; a comparison of one copy er thing (as of a book, or manuscript) with another of a like kind; comparison, in general.

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Aggregation 76% connected

The act of aggregating, or the state of being aggregated; collection into a mass or sum; a collection of particulars; an aggregate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Assembling 76% connected

of Assemble

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Collecting 76% connected

of Collect

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Collection 76% connected

The act or process of collecting or of gathering; as, the collection of specimens.

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Comparing 76% connected

of Compare

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Comparison 76% connected

The act of comparing; an examination of two or more objects with the view of discovering the resemblances or differences; relative estimate.

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Meal 76% connected

A part; a fragment; a portion.

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Repast 76% connected

The act of taking food.

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Narrower term 1

Refreshment 76% connected

The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or an…

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Collate 74% connected

To compare critically, as books or manuscripts, in order to note the points of agreement or disagreement.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Collate 74% connected

To compare critically, as books or manuscripts, in order to note the points of agreement or disagreement.

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Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 2

Bite 92% connected

To seize with the teeth, so that they enter or nip the thing seized; to lacerate, crush, or wound with the teeth; as, to bite an apple; to bite a cru…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Snack 92% connected

A share; a part or portion; -- obsolete, except in the colloquial phrase, to go snacks, i. e., to share.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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