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Meaning of collate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

collate

Pronunciation:/kɒˈleɪt//ˈkoʊ.leɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To examine diverse documents and so on, to discover similarities and differences.

    Example: The young attorneys were set the task of collating the contract submitted by the other side with the previous copy.

  2. To assemble something in a logical sequence.

  3. To sort multiple copies of printed documents into sequences of individual page order, one sequence for each copy, especially before binding.

    Example: Collating was still necessary because they had to insert foldout sheets and index tabs into the documents.

  4. To bestow or confer.