Main Entry: col·late

Pronunciation: \kə-ˈlāt, kä-, kō-; ˈkä-ˌ, ˈkō-ˌ\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): col·lat·ed; col·lat·ing

Etymology: back-formation from collation

Date: 1612

1 a : to compare critically b : to collect, compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integrate or arrange in order
2 [Latin collatus, past participle] : to institute (a cleric) to a benefice
3 a : to verify the order of (printed sheets) b : to assemble in proper order; especially : to assemble (as printed sheets) in order for binding

synonyms see compare

— col·la·tor \-ˈlā-tər, -ˌlā-\ noun