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collate Definition

col·late (kō′lāt′, kä′-; kə lāt′)

transitive verb -·lat′ed, -·lat′·ing

  1. 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
  3. to examine (a book) to see whether all pages and plates are present
  4. to appoint (a clergyman) to a benefice

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

collate Related Forms
col′·la′·tor noun
collate Synonyms

collate

v.

  1. To compare

    relate, juxtapose, compare point by point; see compare 2, examine 1.

  2. To check

    verify, group, assemble, organize, sort, merge; see also order. See syn. study at compare.

collate Usage Examples

Object

  • datum: You can collate data obtained from a measure into an Improvement Tracker.
  • statistic: We are in the process of collating reading age statistics from various sources.
  • sequence: The Primary keys for all the context lines are compared first, according to the collating sequence indicated.
  • information: Data vendors would sell the collated information to the market.
  • evidence: Key questions to ask about recording include: How will we collate the evidence showing what pupils have been doing?
  • feedback: Collate any feedback received to create a second draft of the proposed minimum standards.

Preposition: on

  • basis: Since results were already being collated on a weekly basis for review by HR, this was not seen as an imposition.

Preposition: into

  • database: The information was then collated into a database ready for presentation.
  • document: These are collated into a document ( Requirements Document / Business Area Definition ) that contains use Cases and non-functional requirements.

Modifying Another Word

  • centrally: This needs to be collated centrally to prevent new roles being set up independently.
  • nationally: At the end of the campaign, the cards will be collated nationally for analysis and the information will be published.
  • annually: Otherwise a selection of the papers will be collated annually and published in a Bulletin format for inclusion in mailings from the FIEC office.
  • automatically: Once the timed test has been completed results are automatically collated, marked and made available to the Teacher.
  • carefully: The collection has been carefully collated to create a specific journey.
  • then: The information was then collated into a database ready for presentation.

Infinitive complement

  • produce: Information provided will be collated to produce a regional picture.

Present participle complement

  • exist: Data sources and fields BRC is collating existing sets of data rather than individual records.

Preposition: in

  • six: Copies in 18mo examined often collate in sixes, but sometimes in twelves and sixes, whereas 16mo generally collates in eights.

Preposition: from

  • source: Disclaimer Our Fitness Articles have been collated from many sources.

Preposition: for

  • purpose: Listing of Generic Educational Development Journals A list of educational development journals is being collated for reference purposes on the web.