noun
Meaning 1
A person who collates.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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collator
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rhymes with -eɪtə(ɹ)
noun
Meaning 2
A program or algorithm that collates.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
A machine that selects, merges and matches decks of punch cards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Meaning 4
A police officer who maintains criminal records and analyzes them for intelligence.
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History
Etymology
From collate + -or.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: col·lador — person who collates
- French: collateur — person who collates
- Italian: selezionatrice — machine