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collate

Syllabification: (col·late)
Pronunciation: /kəˈlāt, ˈkōˌlāt, ˈkälˌāt/

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Definition of collate

verb

[with object]
  • 1collect and combine (texts, information, or sets of figures) in proper order.
  • compare and analyze (texts or other data):these accounts he collated with his own experience
  • Printing verify the order of (sheets of a book) by their signatures.
  • 2appoint (a clergyman) to a benefice.

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'confer (a benefice) upon'): from Latin collat- 'brought together', from the verb conferre (see confer)

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