colligation

/kɒlɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of collecting or compiling information, especially statistical information, into a coherent whole.

“The researchers’ colligation of data revealed a surprising trend in consumer behavior.”

2. noun

A theory or explanation based on a collection of facts or data.

“The scientist’s colligation of the experimental results led to a groundbreaking discovery.”

Synonyms

  • aggregation
  • assemblage
  • compilation

Antonyms

  • disaggregation
  • dispersion