COLLATE


Meaning of COLLATE in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.