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collate

col·late [ kṓ làyt, kə láyt ] (past and past participle col·lat·ed, present participle col·lat·ing, 3rd person present singular col·lates)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. put pages in order: to assemble pages in the correct order

2. compare information: to bring together pieces of information and compare them in detail

3. verify page sequencing: to verify the correct sequencing and completeness of the pages in a book

4. admit cleric to benefice: to admit a member of the clergy to a benefice

[Mid-16th century. < Latin collat-, past participle of conferre "bring together" < ferre "bring"]

col·la·tor noun
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