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collate

1 of 1verb
/kəˈleɪt/
Forms:collates,collating,collated,collated
1

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

transitive
  • 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.
  • The IT department will collate the user feedback and bug reports to prioritize software improvements and enhancements.
  • She collated the reports to ensure all the facts matched before presenting them.
  • He spent hours collating the results of the survey to identify key findings.
2

to arrange things in the proper format or order

transitive
  • 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.
  • The secretary will collate the documents before the meeting starts.
  • He collated the slides in the correct order for his presentation.
  • The students collated their notes in preparation for the exam.