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col·late
(kə-lāt′, kŏl′āt′, kō′lāt′)tr.v. col·lat·ed, col·lat·ing, col·lates
1. To examine and compare carefully in order to note points of disagreement.
2. To assemble in proper numerical or logical sequence.
3. 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).
4. Ecclesiastical To admit (a cleric) to a benefice.
[From Latin collātus, past participle of cōnferre, to bring together : com-, com- + lātus, brought; see telə- in Indo-European roots.]
col·la′tor n.
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(kɒˈleɪt; kə-)vb (tr)
1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) to examine and compare (texts, statements, etc) in order to note points of agreement and disagreement
2. (Library Science & Bibliography) (in library work) to check the number and order of (the pages of a book)
3. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) bookbinding
a. to check the sequence of (the sections of a book) after gathering
b. a nontechnical word for gather9
4. (Ecclesiastical Terms) (often foll by to) Christianity to appoint (an incumbent) to a benefice
[C16: from Latin collātus brought together (past participle of conferre to gather), from com- together + lātus, past participle of ferre to bring]
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(kəˈleɪt, koʊ-, kɒ-, ˈkoʊ leɪt, ˈkɒl eɪt)v.t. -lat•ed, -lat•ing.
1. to gather or arrange (pages) in their proper sequence.
2. to verify the arrangement of (the gathered sheets of a book) before binding.
3. to compare (texts, etc.) critically.
4. to verify the number and order of the sheets of (a volume) to determine its completeness.
5. to appoint (a cleric) to a benefice.
[1550–60; < Latin collātus, past participle of conferre to bring together; see confer]
col•lat′a•ble, adj.
col•la′tor, n.
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1. The grouping together of related items to provide a record of events and facilitate further processing.
2. To compare critically two or more items or documents concerning the same general subject; normally accomplished in the processing and exploitation phase in the intelligence cycle. See also intelligence process.
2. To compare critically two or more items or documents concerning the same general subject; normally accomplished in the processing and exploitation phase in the intelligence cycle. See also intelligence process.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Past participle: collated
Gerund: collating
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| Verb | 1. | collate - compare critically; of texts compare - examine and note the similarities or differences of; "John compared his haircut to his friend's"; "We compared notes after we had both seen the movie" |
| 2. | collate - to assemble in proper sequence; "collate the papers" order - bring order to or into; "Order these files" |
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verb collect, gather, organize, assemble, compose, adduce, systematize Roberts collated the data on which the study was based.
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Translations
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vt
data, information → zusammentragen
(Typ) → kollationieren, zusammentragen
(printer) copies → sortieren
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