v.
Pronunciation: k ə - ' l ā t, kä-, k ō -; ' kä- ˌ , ' k ō - ˌ
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: col · lat · ed ; col · lat · ing
Etymology: back-formation from collation
Date: 1612
1 a : to compare critically b : to collect, compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integrate or arrange in order
2 [Latin collatus, past participle] : to institute (a cleric) to a benefice
3 a : to verify the order of (printed sheets) b : to assemble in proper order especially : to assemble (as printed sheets) in order for binding
synonyms see COMPARE
– col · la · tor \ - ' l ā -t ə r, - ˌ l ā - \ noun