collate
co
llate
ˈleɪt
leit
British pronunciation
/kəlˈe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "collate"in English

to collate
01

to compare different pieces of information and examine them to find their differences

Transitive: to collate pieces of information
to collate definition and meaning
example
Examples
I need some time to collate the data from the surveys and compare the responses to identify any trends or patterns.
As part of the project, we need to collate the financial data from different departments to assess the company's overall performance.
02

to arrange things in the proper format or order

Transitive: to collate sth
example
Examples
As part of the publishing process, the editor will collate the manuscript to ensure that the pages are in the right order.
Please collate the chapters of the report in the order specified in the table of contents.
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