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.”