[col.late] vt col.lat.ed ; col.lat.ing [back-formation fr. collation] (1612) 1 a: to compare critically b: to collect, compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integrate or arrange in order
2. [L collatus, pp.]: to institute (a cleric) to a benefice 3 a: to verify the order of (printed sheets) b: to assemble in proper order; esp: to assemble (as printed sheets) in order for binding syn see compare -- col.la.tor n