collate
UK: kəˈleɪt | US: kəˈleɪt
vt. to collect, compare, and arrange (documents or data) in a proper order
vt. (printing) to assemble sheets in the correct sequence for binding
collate = col<together> + late<bring>
- col<together>: Prefix derived from Latin com- (variant col- before l), meaning "together" or "with."
- late<bring>: Root from Latin latus (past participle of ferre, "to bring"), implying "to bring together."
Etymology Origin:
The word collate originates from Latin collatus, the past participle of conferre ("to bring together"). It entered English via Medieval Latin collatare, reflecting the idea of gathering and organizing items (originally texts or documents) into a coherent sequence. The printing sense emerged later, tied to assembling pages systematically.
The librarian will collate the research papers by topic before archiving them.
Please collate the survey responses alphabetically by participant name.
The machine automatically collates printed sheets into booklets.
Scholars often collate multiple manuscript versions to study textual variations.
Ensure you collate the financial reports in chronological order.