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How is the word collate distinct from other similar verbs?

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

When could compare be used to replace collate?

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

When is it sensible to use contrast instead of collate?

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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of collate An affidavit in the federal complaint describes how investigators tracked down the suspects, collating data from cellphone towers and license plate readers to look for phone numbers and cars that could be linked to the crime scenes. Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025 Less data, worse public policy? Agencies in the federal government do more with data than collect and collate it. Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025 However, there is bad news for people hoping to change their Wrapped at the 11th hour, as Spotify only collates your listening data from January 1 to October 31. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 The results were collated to their respective LLM, producing the visual chart that displays a lot more red and pink than shades of green — displaying a puzzling bias toward inaccuracies. Tor Constantino, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collate
Verb
  • Degrees in engineering, math and computers, and business and economics provide the largest annual return, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • First Step taught Thomas how to compile a resume and put on his best face during an interview.
    Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • Two people have since been arrested over the plot, which was organized by users of digital platforms such as Discord.
    Arthur Coelho Bezerra, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
  • More than a decade ago, Rand organized VFX artists to protest Canadian subsidies, which were luring thousands of jobs abroad while bankrupting U.S. VFX houses.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • But now Korn are opening for a girl who combines the best of Britney and Korn — a freak off the leash.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
  • The niche, expensive flagship Android phone continues the design language of previous Xperia devices, while combining the prowess of Sony's various hardware brands, from its Bravia TV and Alpha camera teams to the Walkman music department.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • The Vatican also announced that any content posted by Francis before his death will be archived.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Unfortunately, the live Zoom meeting was just that and was not meant to be archived.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

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“Collate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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