From root: kolekta
Usage Note
Pagkolekta describes the process or system of gathering things together. It is used in formal sentences like 'The pagkolekta of data is finished.'
Examples
" Tapos na ang pagkolekta ng bayad. "
Natural Translation
The collecting of payment is done.
Literal Translation
Done already the collecting of payment.
" Mahirap ang pagkolekta ng utang. "
Natural Translation
Collecting debts is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the collecting of debt.
" Bago natin simulan ang pagsusuri, kailangan munang matapos ang maayos na pagkolekta ng lahat ng datos mula sa mga sagutan. "
Natural Translation
Before we begin the analysis, the proper collection of all the data from the responses must first be finished.
Literal Translation
Before we begin the analysis, need first to-finish the proper collecting of all of data from the answer-sheets.
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