Collate Definition

kə-lāt, kŏlāt, kōlāt
collated, collates, collating
verb
To compare (texts, data, etc.) critically in order to consolidate, note similarities and differences, etc.
Webster's New World
To assemble in proper numerical or logical sequence.
American Heritage
To examine (such material) to see that all pages, plates, etc. are in proper order, as for binding.
Webster's New World
To gather (the sections of a book, pages of a document, etc.) together in proper order.
Webster's New World
To examine (a book) to see whether all pages and plates are present.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Collate

  • From Latin collātus past participle of cōnferre to bring together com- com- lātus brought telə- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin collatum, past participle of cōnferō.

    From Wiktionary

Collate Sentence Examples

  • No petition is necessary in this case, and the bishop is said to collate to the benefice.

  • Numbers. We collect and collate numbers that impact the economy.

  • A database needs to be set up to collate information on abandoned hydrants.

  • Thus, writing to Ansbald of Prum, he says, " I will collate the letters of Cicero which you sent with the copy 3 Quintil.

  • However, local authorities would probably continue to collate the statistics on a quarterly basis.

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Words Starting With

CCOCOL

Words Ending With

ETEATE

Unscrambles

collate

Words Starting With C and Ending With E

Starts With C & Ends With EStarts With CO & Ends With EStarts With C & Ends With TE

Word Length

7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With C7 Letter Words Ending With E