collated

[kuh-ley-tid, koh-, ko-, koh-ley-, kol-ey-]

adjective

1. (of pages or folios of a book) gathered into proper sequence.

   To bind your book, place the collated pages and covers into the unit, where the binding glue must be at "ready" temperature status.

2. brought together and organized, usually with annotation or comparison.

   I am enclosing the collated results of the parents' questionnaire.

3. Computers.,  (of sequenced data from two or more sets or files) merged to produce a single new sequenced data set or file.

   The synthesis of our collated data sets revealed a wide range of seasonal dynamics in Australian vegetation.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of collate.

Other Word Forms

• uncollated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of collated¹

collate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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

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The CPC research also highlights a need for data to be collated and coordinated nationally so future demand could be projected, especially in the light of increasing levels of deprivation and kinlessness.

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The investigation team have also taken more than 300 statements and "discovered and collated thousands of documents".

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During this time, investigators say they have collated thousands of documents and reports, taken more than 300 statements of evidence and retained a number of exhibits.

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