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  1. compare               
 
col.late \k*-'la-t, 'ka:l-.a-t\ \k*-'la-t-*r, _ka:l-.a-t-\ vt 
   [back-formation fr. collation] [L collatus, pp.] 1a: to compare critically  
   1b: to collect, compare carefully in order to verify, and often to integra 
   te or arrange in order 2: to admit and institute (a cleric) to a benefice  
   3a: to verify the order of (printed sheets)  3b: GATHER  - col.la.tor n