col´li|ma´tion — col|li|mate «KOL uh mayt», transitive verb, mat|ed, mat|ing. 1. to bring into line; make parallel, as a lens or the rays of light passing through it. SYNONYM(S): align. 2. to adjust accurately the line of sight of (a surveying instrument,… … Useful english dictionary
col|li|ga|tion — «KOL uh GAY shuhn», noun. 1. conjunction; alliance; union. 2. Logic. the bringing together or relating of a number of facts by a suitable general principle or hypothesis … Useful english dictionary
col|or|a|tion — «KUHL uh RAY shuhn», noun. 1. the way in which a person or thing is colored; coloring: »The coloration of a chameleon can change. The tiger s coloration helps conceal the animal in its natural surroundings (George B. Schaller). 2. coloring as… … Useful english dictionary
col·lo·ca·tion — /kɑləˈkeıʃən/ noun, pl tions 1 [noncount] : use of certain words together patterns of collocation 2 [count] : a particular combination of words a common collocation … Useful english dictionary
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am|bi|col|or|a|tion — «AM buh KUHL uh RAY shuhn», noun. an abnormal coloration on both sides of a flatfish instead of having the underside white. ╂[< ambi + coloration] … Useful english dictionary
au|to|col|li|ma|tion — « toh KOL uh MAY shuhn», noun. collimation of an optical instrument by the use of a flat mirror in which the objective lens is reflected … Useful english dictionary
de|col|or|a|tion — «DEE kuhl uh RAY shuhn», noun. 1. loss of color. 2. Obsolete. discoloration … Useful english dictionary
dis|col|or|a|tion — «dihs KUHL uh RAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of discoloring. 2. the state of being discolored. 3. a stain … Useful english dictionary
col|li|mate — «KOL uh mayt», transitive verb, mat|ed, mat|ing. 1. to bring into line; make parallel, as a lens or the rays of light passing through it. SYNONYM(S): align. 2. to adjust accurately the line of sight of (a surveying instrument, telescope … Useful english dictionary