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col·late  (k-lt, klt, klt)

tr.v. col·lat·ed, col·lat·ing, col·lates

1. To examine and compare carefully in order to note points of disagreement.

2. To assemble in proper numerical or logical sequence.

3. Printing

a. To examine (gathered sheets) in order to arrange them in proper sequence before binding.

b. To verify the order and completeness of (the pages of a volume).

4. Ecclesiastical To admit (a cleric) to a benefice.

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[From Latin colltus, past participle of cnferre, to bring together : com-, com- + ltus, brought; see tel- in Indo-European roots.]

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col·lator n.

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collate

Verb

[-lating, -lated]

1. to examine and compare carefully

2. to gather together and put in order [Latin com- together + latus brought]

collator n

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1. The grouping together of related items to provide a record of events and facilitate further processing.
2. To compare critically two or more items or documents concerning the same general subject; normally accomplished in the processing and exploitation phase in the intelligence cycle. See also intelligence process.

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	collate - compare critically; of texts compare - examine and note the similarities or differences of; "John compared his haircut to his friend's"; "We compared notes after we had both seen the movie"
	2.	collate - to assemble in proper sequence; "collate the papers" order - bring order to or into; "Order these files"

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collate

verb collect, gather, organize, assemble, compose, adduce, systematize

Translations

collate [kɔˈleɪt] vt → cotejar

collate [kɔˈleɪt] vt → collationner

collate [kɔˈleɪt] vt → vergleichen

collate [kɔˈleɪt] vt → collazionare