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curate2

Pronunciation: /kjʊ(ə)ˈreɪt/

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Definition of curate

verb

[with object]
  • select, organize, and look after the items in (a collection or exhibition):both exhibitions are curated by the Centre’s director
  • select acts to perform at (a music festival):in past years the festival has been curated by the likes of David Bowie
  • select, organize, and present (suitable content, typically for online or computational use), using professional or expert knowledge:people not only want to connect when using a network but they also enjoy getting credit for sharing or curating information. (as adjective curated)a curated alternative to the world’s most popular video portal

Derivatives

curation

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: back-formation from curator

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