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Definitions for Collate
[1] to gather or arrange in their proper sequence (the pages of a report, the sheets of a book, the pages of several sets of copies, etc.).
[2] Bookbinding . to verify the arrangement of (the gathered sheets of a book), usually by inspecting the signature at the foot of the first page of each sheet or the mark printed on the back of each sheet or on the spine of each signature.
[3] to compare (texts, statements, etc.) in order to note points of agreement or disagreement.
[4] Bibliography . to verify the number and order of the sheets of (a volume) as a means of determining its completeness.
[5] Computers . to merge (sequenced data from two or more data sets or files) to produce a new sequenced data set or file.
[6] Ecclesiastical . to present by collation, as to a benefice.
[7] to examine and compare (texts, statements, etc) in order to note points of agreement and disagreement
[8] (in library work) to check the number and order of (the pages of a book)
[9] bookbinding to check the sequence of (the sections of a book) after gathering a nontechnical word for gather (def. 9)
[10] (often foll by to) Christianity to appoint (an incumbent) to a benefice
Words related to Collate
compare, compose, group, analogize, relate, gather, adduce, collect, examine, bracket, contrast, verify, assemble, order, match
Words nearby Collate
collared lizard, collared peccary, collaret, collarette, collat., collate, collateral, collateral artery, collateral circulation, collateral damage, collateral fissure
Origin of Collate
1550–60; < Latin collātus (past participle of conferre to bring together), equivalent to col- col-1 + lā- (suppletive stem of ferre ) + -tus past participle ending
Other words from Collate
col·lat·a·ble , adjective
col·la·tor , noun
un·col·lat·ed , adjective
Word origin for Collate
C16: from Latin collātus brought together (past participle of conferre to gather), from com- together + lātus, past participle of ferre to bring
Synonyms for Collate
adduce, analogize, assemble, bracket, collect, compare, compose, contrast, examine, gather, group, match, order, relate, verify