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Collate

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Verb

1. collate

compare critically; of texts

2. collate

to assemble in proper sequence

Example Sentences:
'collate the papers'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Collate

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verb (transitive)
1. 
to examine and compare (texts, statements, etc) in order to note points of agreement and disagreement
2. 
(in library work) to check the number and order of (the pages of a book)
3. bookbinding
a. 
to check the sequence of (the sections of a book) after gathering
b.  a nontechnical word for gather (sense 9)
4. (often foll by to) Christianity
to appoint (an incumbent) to a benefice

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Collate

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verb transitiveWord forms: colˌlated or colˌlating
1. 
to compare (texts, data, etc.) critically in order to consolidate, note similarities and differences, etc.
2. 
a. 
to gather (the sections of a book, pages of a document, etc.) together in proper order
b. 
to examine (such material) to see that all pages, plates, etc. are in proper order, as for binding
3. 
to examine (a book) to see whether all pages and plates are present
4. 
to appoint (a clergyman) to a benefice

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Collate

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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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