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Collate Definition & Meaning

collate
verb
  1. compare critically; of texts
  2. to assemble in proper sequence; "collate the papers"

"Collate" in song lyrics

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  • "Now, who that? who that? who that, all up in the collate?"
    Above the Law — Evil That Men Do
  • "definition collate"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does collate mean?
compare critically; of texts to assemble in proper sequence; "collate the papers"
What part of speech is collate?
Collate is a verb.
How many definitions does collate have?
Collate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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