collation
noun/kəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,489 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a light meal or snack; also the process of collecting and comparing information or documents.
Example sentence
After the long meeting, the team enjoyed a light collation provided by the catering staff.
Synonyms & related words
- snack
- refreshments
- spread
- repast
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