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Collimate Definition & Meaning

collimate
verb
  1. make or place parallel to something; "They paralleled the ditch to the highway"
  2. adjust the line of sight of (an optical instrument)

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Frequently asked questions

What does collimate mean?
make or place parallel to something; "They paralleled the ditch to the highway" adjust the line of sight of (an optical instrument)
What part of speech is collimate?
Collimate is a verb.
How many definitions does collimate have?
Collimate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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