collates; collated; collating
1
: to gather together information from different sources in order to study it carefully
They are still collating the data.
2
: to arrange (sheets of paper) in the correct order
The photocopier will collate the pages of the report.
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“Collate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/collate. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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