Collate
English Meaning
To compare critically, as books or manuscripts, in order to note the points of agreement or disagreement.
- To examine and compare carefully in order to note points of disagreement.
- To assemble in proper numerical or logical sequence.
- Printing To examine (gathered sheets) in order to arrange them in proper sequence before binding.
- Printing To verify the order and completeness of (the pages of a volume).
- Ecclesiastical To admit (a cleric) to a benefice.