collate
verb
col·late
| \ kə-ˈlāt
, kä-, kō-; ˈkä-ˌlāt, ˈkō-\
, kä-, kō-; ˈkä-ˌlāt, ˈkō-\
collated;
collating
Definition of collate
1a
: to compare critically
b
: to collect, compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integrate or arrange in order
collated the data for publication
2a
: to assemble in proper order
especially
: to assemble in order for binding
collate printed sheets
b
: to verify the order of (printed sheets)