Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
collator
Noun
/kəˈleɪ.tər/
Definition
A machine or device that arranges documents or printed materials in a specific order.
Examples
- The office has a new collator that speeds up the filing process.
- She works as a collator, ensuring all documents are in the correct order before printing.
- The collator sorted the reports according to date and department.
Meaning
The term ‘collator’ refers to either a person or a machine that organizes items such as papers or sheets into a designated sequence.
Synonyms
- Organizer
- Arranger
- Sorter
