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Collated: meaning, definitions and examples

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collated

 

[ kəˈleɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data management

Collated refers to the process of collecting and organizing information or data from different sources into a single, coherent system or document. This process is often used in research, analysis, and documentation where multiple reports or data sets need to be assembled for clarity and comparison. Proper collation ensures that all relevant information is captured and presented in an orderly manner, making it easier to analyze and understand the aggregated data.

Synonyms

assembled, compiled, gathered, organized

Examples of usage

  • The researcher collated data from various studies.
  • I collated all the feedback from the team into a report.
  • In the meeting, we collated the ideas presented by everyone.
  • She spent hours collating her notes for the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "collated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compilado

🇮🇳 संग्रहित

🇩🇪 zusammengefasst

🇮🇩 dihimpun

🇺🇦 зведений

🇵🇱 skompilowany

🇯🇵 まとめられた

🇫🇷 rassemblé

🇪🇸 compilado

🇹🇷 derlenmiş

🇰🇷 편집된

🇸🇦 مجمّع

🇨🇿 shromážděný

🇸🇰 zhromaždený

🇨🇳 汇总的

🇸🇮 zložen

🇮🇸 safnað

🇰🇿 жинақталған

🇬🇪 შეგროვებული

🇦🇿 toplanmış

🇲🇽 compilado

Etymology

The term 'collate' originates from the Latin word 'collat-', which is the past participle of 'colligere', meaning 'to gather together'. The prefix 'co-' means 'together' and 'legere' means 'to choose' or 'to read'. The word entered the English language in the early 15th century, initially in a legal context, when referring to the act of gathering and arranging documents or records. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various fields such as publishing, research, and data management. Today, collation is integral in both academic and professional settings, highlighting the importance of systematic data organization.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,927, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.