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collate

/kɒˈleɪt/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To arrange (information or data) in a systematic order.

  • Verb

    To compile and arrange (papers, documents, etc.) in a systematic order.

Rhymes
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callate , holler , moller , borrower , stower
Variants
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collate , collated , collates , collating , collator , collators
Etymology
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From Old French collater, from collatus, past participle of collare 'to collect', from colla 'glue'.

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  1. The term collate is derived from the Latin word collatus, which means 'glued together'.

  2. Collating data is an essential step in data analysis, as it helps to identify patterns and trends that might not be apparent otherwise.

Related Concepts
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  1. Data Analysis: The process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information, suggest conclusions, and support decision-making.

  2. Document Processing: The automated manipulation of documents, including scanning, recognizing text, extracting data, and generating reports.

  3. Academic Research: An intellectual activity engaged in to gain knowledge and understanding about a subject. It involves formulating questions, conducting research, analyzing data, and interpreting results.

Quotes
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  1. The invisible part of the work of such a writer is "collating" and organizing all the research material, which is a slow, painstaking task that many writers skip or abbreviate.

    - Nicholas LeMann,{it}New Republic{/it},2 Sept. 2002

  2. "Certainly," Kidson said. " … we need to have him on our side and cooperating every step of the road after we've "collated" all the information."

    - Evelyn Anthony,{it}The Defector{/it},(1981) 1982

  3. And here have I, as before observed, carefully collected, "collated" and arranged them …

    - Washington Irving,{it}A History of New York{/it},1809

  4. Rare-book dealers use the word ""collating"" to mean going through a book page by page when it arrives to make certain that it is complete …

    - Calvin Trillin,{it}New Yorker{/it},30 Oct. 1989
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Collate is an important concept in various fields such as data analysis, document processing, and academic research. In data analysis, collating data refers to arranging data in a logical order to facilitate analysis. In document processing, collating documents means combining multiple documents into a single document. In academic research, collating sources means gathering and organizing sources of information.

How to Memorize "collate"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pile of papers that need to be sorted and arranged in order. Visualize yourself going through each paper, organizing them based on certain criteria.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word collate with the idea of organization and order. Think of collating as a way of bringing things together in a logical and systematic manner.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Collate Cats' to remember the meaning of collate. Cats represents the idea of collecting or gathering, while collate represents the act of organizing and arranging.

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