Collate



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 对照, 核对
• ［英］ v. 对照, 核对 ( to compare critically in order to consolidate)
• ［记］ col ( 共同) +late ( 放) -> 放到一起 -> 核对
• ［同］ 派生词: collation ( n. 校勘, 整理)
• ［例］ The secretary collates and distributes the reports.

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (collated; collating)

• Etymology: back-formation from collation
• Date: 1612
• 1.
  • a. to compare critically
  • b. to collect, compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integrate or arrange in order
• 2. \［Latin collatus, past participle\］ to institute (a cleric) to a benefice
• 3.
  • a. to verify the order of (printed sheets)
  • b. to assemble in proper order; especially to assemble (as printed sheets) in order for binding
• Synonyms: see compare
• ? collator noun

记忆

col 一切 late 最晚的时候 想象一份报纸，总是在最晚的时候大家一起校验

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