collate

[kuh-leyt, koh-, ko-, koh-leyt, kol-eyt]

verb (used with object)

collated, collating 

1. to gather or arrange in their proper sequence (the pages of a report, the sheets of a book, the pages of several sets of copies, etc.).

2. Bookbinding.,  to verify the arrangement of (the gathered sheets of a book), usually by inspecting the signature at the foot of the first page of each sheet or the mark printed on the back of each sheet or on the spine of each signature.

3. to compare (texts, statements, etc.) in order to note points of agreement or disagreement.

4. Bibliography.,  to verify the number and order of the sheets of (a volume) as a means of determining its completeness.

5. Computers.,  to merge (sequenced data from two or more data sets or files) to produce a new sequenced data set or file.

6. Ecclesiastical.,  to present by collation, as to a benefice.

collate

/ kɒˈleɪt, kə- /

verb

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

   1. to check the sequence of (the sections of a book) after gathering

   2. a nontechnical word for gather

4. (often foll by to) Christianity to appoint (an incumbent) to a benefice

Other Word Forms

• collatable adjective
• collator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of collate¹

First recorded in 1550–60; from Latin collātus “borne together,” past participle of conferre “to bear together,” from con- con- + ferre “to bear, bring, carry”; for the suppletive element -lātus, earlier tlātus (unrecorded), thole ², tolerate

Word History and Origins

Origin of collate¹

C16: from Latin collātus brought together (past participle of conferre to gather), from com- together + lātus, past participle of ferre to bring

Example Sentences

The data is collated using information from coroner's courts, media coverage, family testimony and Freedom of Information requests.

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We've collated everything you need to know about the festival, for those going to the event or following from home.

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“My mother included us in everything that she did, and I mean everything. I remember as a child collating pages for her second book. It was wonderful.”

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They items were to be gathered at a secret location for photographing and collating before being passed on, the authority said.

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In Wales, the figure stood at 120,000 empty properties the last time the data was collated.

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