Definition

A person or machine that organizes and arranges items, such as documents or data, in a specific order.

Example

The collator sorted the reports into the correct sequence for the meeting.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new collator they got at work?

Yeah, I heard it's supposed to make filing so much easier.

I can't wait to see how it works in action.

Same here! It should really speed up our paperwork.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Collator → It is formed from "col-" (meaning together) and "latus" (meaning carried or borne). The word describes someone who brings or carries things together, particularly in the context of gathering or compiling information.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'carries' ('latus') things 'together' ('col-') — that's why a collator is someone who gathers information.

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