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Collate: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：arrange in order (collate)
collate
/kəˈleɪt/
vt.
To gather individual pages or documents and put them together in the correct order.
arrange in order
➕
/əˈreɪndʒ ɪn ˈɔːrdər/
vt.
To gather individual items, such as pages or documents, and place them in the correct sequence.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'collatus', past participle of 'conferre' meaning 'to bring together'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'co-' (together) + 'late' (as in bringing late items together) to recall arranging in order.
📖 Example
After printing all the chapters, she took time to collate them into a complete thesis before handing it in.
She spent time gathering and ordering the printed chapters to form a complete thesis before submission.
🔗 Collocations
collate documents – to gather and order documents sequentially
collate papers – to assemble papers in the correct sequence
collate information – to collect and organize information systematically
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
scatter (vt.) – to throw or spread things untidily over an area
disorganize (vt.) – to disrupt the order or arrangement of
🌱 Derivatives
collation (n.) – the action or result of collating, such as an ordered collection
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'collatus' (brought together). Historically used in printing and library science for assembling pages or comparing manuscripts; now common in data processing and academic contexts.
Meaning 2：compare for differences (collate)
collate
/kəˈleɪt/
vt.
To carefully compare different pieces of information or texts to check for differences or inconsistencies.
compare for differences
➕
/kəmˈpeər fər ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
vt.
To carefully examine and compare multiple sets of data or texts to check for inconsistencies or errors.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The software can automatically collate data from multiple sources and highlight any discrepancies.
The software automatically compares data from various sources and points out any discrepancies.
🔗 Collocations
collate data – to compare data from different sources for accuracy
collate texts – to examine texts to find variations or errors
collate results – to compare results to ensure consistency and reliability
🔄 Synonyms
compare (vt.) – to examine similarities or differences between things
cross-check (vt.) – to verify information by comparing with another source
reconcile (vt.) – to make data or accounts consistent with each other
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