collate

verb

col·late kə-ˈlāt How to pronounce collate (audio)

kä-,

kō-;

ˈkä-ˌlāt,

ˈkō-

collated; collating

transitive verb

: to compare critically

: to collect, compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integrate or arrange in order

collated the data for publication

: to assemble in proper order

especially : to assemble in order for binding

collate printed sheets

: to verify the order of (printed sheets)

[Latin collatus, past participle] : to institute (a cleric) to a benefice

collator

kə-ˈlā-tər How to pronounce collate (audio)

kä-

kō-;

ˈkä-ˌlā-

ˈkō-

noun

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What does it mean to collate in a printing or copying context?

In terms of printing or copying, collating refers to putting printed sheets or photocopies in proper order, especially for binding. When you're printing or photocopying something and you're only printing or making one copy, you don't need to address the idea of collation at all. But if you're printing or making multiple copies of multi-page documents, you might want the printer or photocopier to collate the pages.

If you select the "collate" option, the documents that emerge all nicely printed or copied will have their pages in order already; you'll have a stack of documents all ready to go. If you choose not to collate the documents, you'll have a stack with all the first pages together, all the second pages together, all the third pages together, etc., and you'll have to assemble each document by hand. Collating, then, can save a lot of time.

Example Sentences

The invisible part of the work of such a writer is collating and organizing all the research material, which is a slow, painstaking task that many writers skip or abbreviate.

Nicholas LeMann, New Republic, 2 Sept. 2002 Rare-book dealers use the word "collating" to mean going through a book page by page when it arrives to make certain that it is complete …

Calvin Trillin, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 1989 "Certainly," Kidson said. " … we need to have him on our side and cooperating every step of the road after we've collated all the information."

Evelyn Anthony, The Defector, (1981) 1982 And here have I, as before observed, carefully collected, collated and arranged them …

Washington Irving, A History of New York, 1809 They are still collating the data. The photocopier will collate the pages of the report. See More

Recent Examples on the Web How, on a day-to-day basis, will NICS interact with the disparate sources of information that it is now being asked to collate?

The Editors, National Review, 23 June 2022 The spreadsheet program was a huge selling point for IBM PCs, letting users collate and compare data faster and more efficiently than ever before.

PCMAG, 4 May 2022 While variations occur, my company's research has helped collate a list of four personality traits that tend to be associated with the most successful remote employees.

Jonathan Keyser, Forbes, 17 May 2021 Exact comparison of investment between regions is not very straightforward, as different metrics are used by data sources to collate these figures.

Alexander Onukwue, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2022 Collecting data on the number of death certificates which mention Covid-19 as a contributing cause is more precise, but takes longer to collate.

Denise Roland, WSJ, 10 Feb. 2022 Investigators at Cedars-Sinai are seeking patients for the Smidt Heart Institute Takotsubo Registry to collate data that will help deepen their understanding of the condition.

Serena Coady, SELF, 9 Feb. 2022 Allow at least five to 10 hours (depending on the award size) to write your submission and collate your supporting documentation.

Annette Densham, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 Our data team partnered with staff at the Children's Hospital Association to pull together state-level data about kids and COVID and collate that into one place.

Erin Richards, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2021 See More

Legal Definition

collate

verb

col·late kə-ˈlāt, kä-, kō-; ˈkä-ˌlāt, ˈkō- How to pronounce collate (audio)

collated; collating

transitive verb

in the civil law of Louisiana : to return to an estate for equal division

children or grandchildren, coming to the succession of their fathers, mothers or other ascendants, must collate what they have received

Louisiana Civil Code

intransitive verb

in the civil law of Louisiana : to return property or legacies to an estate for division

shall then be obliged to collate up to the sum necessary

Louisiana Civil Code

collate

verb

as in to compile

to bring together and put in order The research was collated from different sources into a single volume.

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organize
archive
combine
arrange
assemble
systematize
group
collect
merge
stack
batch
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connect
link
amass
heap
unite
pool
huddle
join
garner
accumulate
regroup
congregate
re-collect
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lump
corral
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muster
round up
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pack
brigade
band
herd
flock
rally
scrape (up or together)
press
hive
swarm
throng
pick up
raise
bulk (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

send
separate
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dismiss
sever
split (up)
disintegrate
break up
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dispel
disband
scatter
dissipate

Synonym Chooser

The words compare and contrast are common synonyms of collate. While all three words mean "to set side by side in order to show differences and likenesses," collate implies minute and critical inspection in order to note points of agreement or divergence.

data from districts around the country will be collated

While in some cases nearly identical to collate, compare implies an aim of showing relative values or excellences by bringing out characteristic qualities whether similar or divergent.

compared the convention facilities of the two cities

The words contrast and collate can be used in similar contexts, but contrast implies an emphasis on differences.

contrasted the computerized system with the old filing cards

单词	collate
释义	collate verb col·late kə-ˈlāt kä-, kō-; ˈkä-ˌlāt, ˈkō- collated; collating transitive verb 1 a : to compare critically b : to collect, compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integrate or arrange in order collated the data for publication 2 a : to assemble in proper order especially : to assemble in order for binding collate printed sheets b : to verify the order of (printed sheets) 3 [Latin collatus, past participle] : to institute (a cleric) to a benefice collator kə-ˈlā-tər kä- kō-; ˈkä-ˌlā- ˈkō- noun Did you know? What does it mean to collate in a printing or copying context? In terms of printing or copying, collating refers to putting printed sheets or photocopies in proper order, especially for binding. When you're printing or photocopying something and you're only printing or making one copy, you don't need to address the idea of collation at all. But if you're printing or making multiple copies of multi-page documents, you might want the printer or photocopier to collate the pages. If you select the "collate" option, the documents that emerge all nicely printed or copied will have their pages in order already; you'll have a stack of documents all ready to go. If you choose not to collate the documents, you'll have a stack with all the first pages together, all the second pages together, all the third pages together, etc., and you'll have to assemble each document by hand. Collating, then, can save a lot of time. Example Sentences The invisible part of the work of such a writer is collating and organizing all the research material, which is a slow, painstaking task that many writers skip or abbreviate. Nicholas LeMann, New Republic, 2 Sept. 2002 Rare-book dealers use the word "collating" to mean going through a book page by page when it arrives to make certain that it is complete … Calvin Trillin, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 1989 "Certainly," Kidson said. " … we need to have him on our side and cooperating every step of the road after we've collated all the information." Evelyn Anthony, The Defector, (1981) 1982 And here have I, as before observed, carefully collected, collated and arranged them … Washington Irving, A History of New York, 1809 They are still collating the data. The photocopier will collate the pages of the report. See More Recent Examples on the Web How, on a day-to-day basis, will NICS interact with the disparate sources of information that it is now being asked to collate? The Editors, National Review, 23 June 2022 The spreadsheet program was a huge selling point for IBM PCs, letting users collate and compare data faster and more efficiently than ever before. PCMAG, 4 May 2022 While variations occur, my company's research has helped collate a list of four personality traits that tend to be associated with the most successful remote employees. Jonathan Keyser, Forbes, 17 May 2021 Exact comparison of investment between regions is not very straightforward, as different metrics are used by data sources to collate these figures. Alexander Onukwue, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2022 Collecting data on the number of death certificates which mention Covid-19 as a contributing cause is more precise, but takes longer to collate. Denise Roland, WSJ, 10 Feb. 2022 Investigators at Cedars-Sinai are seeking patients for the Smidt Heart Institute Takotsubo Registry to collate data that will help deepen their understanding of the condition. Serena Coady, SELF, 9 Feb. 2022 Allow at least five to 10 hours (depending on the award size) to write your submission and collate your supporting documentation. Annette Densham, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 Our data team partnered with staff at the Children's Hospital Association to pull together state-level data about kids and COVID and collate that into one place. Erin Richards, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology back-formation from collation First Known Use 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Legal Definition collate verb col·late kə-ˈlāt, kä-, kō-; ˈkä-ˌlāt, ˈkō- collated; collating transitive verb in the civil law of Louisiana : to return to an estate for equal division children or grandchildren, coming to the succession of their fathers, mothers or other ascendants, must collate what they have received Louisiana Civil Code intransitive verb in the civil law of Louisiana : to return property or legacies to an estate for division shall then be obliged to collate up to the sum necessary Louisiana Civil Code History and Etymology for collate back-formation from collation, from Latin collatio (bonorum) bringing together (of property) for distribution to heirs collate verb as in to compile to bring together and put in order The research was collated from different sources into a single volume. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance compile organize archive combine arrange assemble systematize group collect merge stack batch gather pile bunch cluster ball connect link amass heap unite pool huddle join garner accumulate regroup congregate re-collect regather lump corral concentrate muster round up constellate pack brigade band herd flock rally scrape (up or together) press hive swarm throng pick up raise bulk (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms send separate dissolve dismiss sever split (up) disintegrate break up disperse dispel disband scatter dissipate See More Synonym Chooser The words compare and contrast are common synonyms of collate. While all three words mean "to set side by side in order to show differences and likenesses," collate implies minute and critical inspection in order to note points of agreement or divergence. data from districts around the country will be collated While in some cases nearly identical to collate, compare implies an aim of showing relative values or excellences by bringing out characteristic qualities whether similar or divergent. compared the convention facilities of the two cities The words contrast and collate can be used in similar contexts, but contrast implies an emphasis on differences. contrasted the computerized system with the old filing cards
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collate

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