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   col·or·a·tion

   /ˌkələˈrāSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the appearance of something with regard to color: "some bacterial structures take on a purple coloration"
   • ▪ the natural color or variegated markings of animals or plants: "the red coloration of many maples"
   • ▪ a method of applying color: "the coloration of the drawing"
   • 2. a specified pervading character or tone of something: "the productions have taken on a political coloration"
   • ▪ a variety of musical or vocal expression: "the subtle colorations of big-box speakers"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from late Latin coloratio(n-), from colorare ‘to color’.

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