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Definition of curate 2 verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

curate2

verb
 
/kjʊəˈreɪt/
 
/kjʊˈreɪt/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they curate
 
/kjʊəˈreɪt/
 
/kjʊˈreɪt/
he / she / it curates
 
/kjʊəˈreɪts/
 
/kjʊˈreɪts/
past simple curated
 
/kjʊəˈreɪtɪd/
 
/kjʊˈreɪtɪd/
past participle curated
 
/kjʊəˈreɪtɪd/
 
/kjʊˈreɪtɪd/
-ing form curating
 
/kjʊəˈreɪtɪŋ/
 
/kjʊˈreɪtɪŋ/
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  1. curate something to select, organize and look after the objects or works of art in a museum or an art gallery, etc.
    • He curated the acclaimed ‘Africa’ exhibition at the museum last year.
  2. curate something to collect, select and present information or items such as pictures, video, music, etc. for people to use or enjoy, using your professional or expert knowledge
    • I would definitely read a blog that was all curated content.
    • A UK rock band are curating the BBC's digital music station for a week.
    • This is a curated collection of articles to help you choose the right technology to further your business.
See curate in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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