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CONFLATION

\kənflˈe͡ɪʃən], \kənflˈe‍ɪʃən], \k_ə_n_f_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of CONFLATION

1985 - The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Combining or blending of two or more versions of atext; confusion or mixing up. Conflation algorithms areused in databases.[Any specific technical meaning?]

1985 - The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
By Denis Howe

Fusing together esp. fig. of two variant readings into one. [Latin]

1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
By Sir Augustus Henry

The act of blowing many instruments together; a casting or melting of metal.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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