collator

== English == === Etymology === From collate + -or. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -eɪtə(ɹ) === 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. ==== Translations ====