Background for collated

collated

/kəˈleɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒleɪtɪd/

Illustration collated - Image 1

verb

To examine diverse documents and so on, to discover similarities and differences.

Examples :

"The young attorneys were set the task of collating the contract submitted by the other side with the previous copy."

communication writing business organization internet

Illustration collated - Image 1

verb

To assemble something in a logical sequence.

Examples :

"The teacher collated the students' essays alphabetically before handing them back. "

organization business work process

Illustration collated - Image 1

verb

To sort multiple copies of printed documents into sequences of individual page order, one sequence for each copy, especially before binding.

Examples :

"Collating was still necessary because they had to insert foldout sheets and index tabs into the documents."

stationery writing business machine

Illustration collated - Image 1

verb

To bestow or confer.

Examples :

"The university collated honorary degrees upon the accomplished alumni. "

achievement business work organization

Illustration collated - Image 1

verb

To admit a cleric to a benefice; to present and institute in a benefice, when the person presenting is both the patron and the ordinary; followed by to.

Examples :

"The bishop collated the new priest to the parish church, as he was both the patron and the local bishop. "

religion theology