/kəˈlāt/,/ˈkōˌlāt/,/ˈkälˌāt/,
- (collate) compare critically; of texts
- (collate) to assemble in proper sequence; "collate the papers"
- Collation is the assembly of written information into a standard order. One common type of collation is called alphabetisation, though collation is not limited to ordering letters of the alphabet. ...
- (collate) To examine diverse documents et cetera to discover similarities and differences; To assemble something in a logical sequence; To sort multiple copies of printed documents into sequences of individual page order, one sequence for each copy, especially before binding; To admit a ...
- (Collate) A finishing term for gathering paper in a precise order
- (COLLATE) To verify completeness of a book by examining it carefully (e.g.: all illustrative plates are present, no pages are missing, etc).
- (Collate) assembling pages or sections into a pre-determined order.
- (Collate) To check through the signatures or pagination of the sections of a book to ensure that they are complete and in correct sequence for binding.
- (Collate) To organize printed matter in a specific order as requested.
- (collate) To check a book thoroughly to ensure that it is complete and in the right order.
- (collate) 1. to compare or put together in order to identify points of agreement and disagreement. 2. to bring together from different sources. 3. to assemble in a proper sequence. From the Latin collat-, to collect.
- (Collate) In binding, the gathering of sheets or signatures
- (Collate) To arrange in order; verify arrangement of pages before binding or fastening; put together.
- (Collate) To gather sheets or signatures together in their correct order. (see Gather)
- (collate) in binding, gathering the sheets or pages of a publication to be stapled folded, etc.
- (Collate) 1) In editing, to transfer corrections from two or more sets of page proofs – eg the proofreader’s set and author’s set – on to one set; 2) In binding, arranging the printed signatures in order to make the book block.
- (Collate) 1) to merge items from two or more similarly sequenced files into one sequenced file, 2) to compare one thing critically with another of the same kind.
- (Collate) Checking the proper order of all paginated and unpaginated pages before sewing a book.
- (Collate) The ability of a printer, copier or press to assemble sheets in a proper order, for instance, for binding.
- (Collate) To assemble or collect sections into single copies of complete books for binding.
- (Collate) To collect papers, forms or data from different sources, and organise them into groups of similar types.
- (Collate) To examine a book or periodical volume, page by page, before binding to ensure its completeness and proper order.
- (Collate) To put pages in a certain order for binding
- (Collate) a way to organize and gather the printed pieces in a precise order after the printing process.
- (Collate) to organize, gather, and assemble the various parts of a printed piece or business form.