COLLATOR

Etymology

Noun

collator (plural collators)

A person who collates.

(computing) A program or algorithm that collates.

(computing, historical) A machine that selects, merges and matches decks of punch cards.

A police officer who maintains criminal records and analyzes them for intelligence.

Source: Wiktionary


Col*la"tor, n. Etym: [L.]

1. One who collates manuscripts, books, etc. Addison.

2. (Eccl. Law)

Definition: One who collates to a benefice.

3. One who confers any benefit. [Obs.] Feltham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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