collations
Systematic side-by-side examinations
Collations are instances of collating—comparing, gathering, or arranging items in order.
A scholar performs collations when comparing manuscript versions: Her collations revealed significant textual variants.
In computing, collations are rule sets determining how text is sorted and compared in databases.
In bookbinding, collation verifies pages are complete and properly ordered.
The word also names light meals served at monasteries on fasting days, extended to any light repast.
Arranging into sequence
- orderingPlacing in sequence
- sequencingDetermining element order
- arrangingSystematically positioning elements
- verificationProving something accurate
checking · cross-referencing · matching · alignment · reconciliation · examination · review · proofreading
Legally or morally required
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- signaturesHandwritten names as authentication
- foldingBending something over itself
sequencing · sheets · proofs · bookbinding · imposition · stitching · assembly · verification
Gathered works assembled together
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- accumulationCollected mass over time
- bundleGathered items tied together
- clusterGathered group nearby
assortment · gathering · grouping · assemblage · composite · ensemble · amalgamation · conglomeration
Handwritten or typed originals
- variantsDiffering forms of something
- editionsVersions of publications
- apparatusEquipment for a task
- codexAncient bound manuscript
witnesses · readings · emendation · transmission · archetype
sorting
Arranging into sequence
- orderingPlacing in sequence
- sequencingDetermining element order
- arrangingSystematically positioning elements
verification · checking · cross-referencing · matching · alignment · reconciliation · examination · review · proofreading · juxtaposition
binding
Legally or morally required
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- signaturesHandwritten names as authentication
folding · sequencing · sheets · proofs · bookbinding · imposition · stitching · assembly · verification
compilation
Gathered works assembled together
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- accumulationCollected mass over time
- bundleGathered items tied together
cluster · assortment · gathering · grouping · assemblage · composite · ensemble · amalgamation · conglomeration · medley
manuscripts
Handwritten or typed originals
codex · witnesses · readings · emendation · transmission · archetype
- textual criticismcritical apparatus, emendation, recension, variant, variants
- manuscriptscodex, codices, folio, folios, papyri
collationsdispersals
Acts of spreading outward
scatterings · skimmings · shuffles · fragmentations · separations
collationsfeasts
Grand ceremonial meals
banquets · gorging · formal dinners · main courses · spreads