The act of arranging items in correct order or comparing documents to ensure accuracy.
Present participle of 'collate,' from Latin roots 'col-' (together) and 'ferre' (to bring). Used since the 15th century in manuscript and printing contexts to describe the verification process.
Modern collating machines in print shops do automatically what medieval scholars did by hand—they're named after the same Latin root that shows how long this process has been important for making accurate copies.
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