COLLATE


Meaning of COLLATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kə-ˈlāt, kä-, kō-; ˈkä-ˌ, ˈkō-ˌ ]

transitive verb

( 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 -ˈlā-tər, -ˌlā- noun

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