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 order2 [Latin collatus, past participle] : to institute (a cleric) to a benefice3 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