Collating

Pronunciation:kəˈleɪtɪŋ
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 整理
  • 对照
  • 汇编

Definitions

verb

Definition

To arrange or organize items, especially documents, in a proper order or sequence.

In ZH

将项目，尤其是文件，按照正确的顺序或序列进行排列或组织。

Examples

  • When the librarian caught me collating books by color instead of author, she asked if I was planning a rainbow party!
  • Collating my grocery receipts in chronological order didn’t stop my budget from looking like a horror movie script!
  • I tried collating my sock drawer today, but it ended up looking like a puzzle with missing pieces.

Cultural Notes

In English-speaking countries, collating is often associated with office work, where documents need to be organized for presentations or meetings.

noun

Definition

The act or process of organizing or arranging items, especially documents, in a particular order.

In ZH

将项目，尤其是文件，组织或排列的行为或过程。

Examples

  • After collating the results of the poll, I realized half the country thinks pineapple belongs on pizza!
  • Collating for my book report was easier until I realized I had forgotten about the chapter on quantum physics!
  • The collating of the annual report took longer than the actual year itself - you’d think it was a novel!

Cultural Notes

In contexts like business and education, collating often refers to the preparation of information for analysis or presentation, reflecting the importance of organization in work and study.