Curate

/ˈkjʊəreɪt/ (verb), /ˈkjʊərət/ (noun, less common) verb

To curate is to carefully select, organize, and present items or information, usually to tell a story or create a certain experience. It is often used for art exhibits, playlists, or collections.

Related to Latin *curare* “to care for,” originally used for church officials (curates) who cared for souls. The modern verb grew from the museum sense of curators caring for collections.

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