Collate

[kə'leɪt] or [kə'let]

Definition

(verb.) compare critically; of texts.

(verb.) to assemble in proper sequence; 'collate the papers'.

Edited by Annabel--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To compare critically, as books or manuscripts, in order to note the points of agreement or disagreement.

(v. t.) To gather and place in order, as the sheets of a book for binding.

(v. t.) To present and institute in a benefice, when the person presenting is both the patron and the ordinary; -- followed by to.

(v. t.) To bestow or confer.

(v. i.) To place in a benefice, when the person placing is both the patron and the ordinary.

Inputed by Bertha

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Compare, bring into comparison, estimate relatively.

Checker: Sumner

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Adduce, collect, compare, gather, induct, extract, cite

ANT:Verify, identify, recognize, authenticate

Checked by Desmond

Definition

v.t. to bring together for comparison: to examine and compare as books and esp. old manuscripts: to place in or confer a benefice upon: to place in order as the sheets of a book for binding.—adj. Collā′table.—ns. Collā′tion act of collating: a bringing together for examination and comparison: presentation to a benefice: a repast between meals from the habit of reading the collationes or lives of the Fathers during meals in monasteries.—adj. Collā′tive having the power of conferring: of livings where the bishop and patron are one and the same person.—n. Collā′tor one who collates or compares: one who bestows or presents.

Checked by Janice