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1. (v.t.) collate
to gather or arrange (pages) in their proper sequence.
2. collate
to verify the arrangement of (the gathered sheets of a book) before binding.
3. collate
to compare (texts, etc.) critically.
4. collate
to verify the number and order of the sheets of (a volume) to determine its completeness.
5. collate
to appoint (a cleric) to a benefice.
Etymology: (1550–60; < L collātus, ptp. of conferre to bring together; see confer)
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| Definition of 'collate' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) collate
compare critically; of texts
2. (verb) collate
to assemble in proper sequence
"collate the papers"
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| Definition of 'collate' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) collate
to compare critically, as books or manuscripts, in order to note the points of agreement or disagreement
2. (verb) collate
to gather and place in order, as the sheets of a book for binding
3. (verb) collate
to present and institute in a benefice, when the person presenting is both the patron and the ordinary; -- followed by to
4. (verb) collate
to bestow or confer
5. (verb) collate
to place in a benefice, when the person placing is both the patron and the ordinary
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| Definition of 'collate' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. collate
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 portion of the intelligence process. See also intelligence process.
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