collate

Collate is defined as to put together in the right order, or to gather and compare information.

(verb)

To organize the pages of a self-published book is an example of collate.
To collect all the documents of an author to understand them for a biography is an example of collate.

See collate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb collated, collating

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

Origin: < L collatus, pp. of conferre, to bring together < com-, together + ferre, to bear

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See collate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb col·lat·ed, col·lat·ing, col·lates

To examine and compare carefully in order to note points of disagreement.
To assemble in proper numerical or logical sequence.
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).
Ecclesiastical To admit (a cleric) to a benefice.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin collātus

Origin: , past participle of cōnferre, to bring together

Origin: : com-, com-

Origin: + lātus, brought; see telə- in Indo-European roots

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