transitive verb collated -·lat′ed, collating -·lat′·ing

1. to compare (texts, data, etc.) critically in order to consolidate, note similarities and differences, etc.
2. 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