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Definition of collator

collator

/kəˈleɪ.tɚ/
col · la · tor
Plural:collators
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collator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A machine, device, or software routine that gathers, arranges, and sequences printed pages, cards, or data records into a predetermined order.

Example

"The print shop installed a high-speed collator to assemble the multi-page conference manuals automatically."

2

A person who collects, compares, and arranges texts, manuscripts, or data sets to verify their order or note textual discrepancies.

Example

"Working as a textual collator, the scholar compared five medieval manuscripts line by line to establish the most accurate edition."

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• Rhymes for collator

• Nearby Words

collate
collateral
collaterally
collator
colleague
collect
collected

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin collator ('one who brings together or contributes'), an agent noun from the past participle stem of Latin conferre ('to bring together, compare').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collator
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