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curate¹

ˈkjʊərət/

noun

noun: curate; plural noun: curates; noun: assistant curate; plural noun: assistant curates

1. a member of the clergy engaged as assistant to a vicar, rector, or parish priest.

   • archaic

     a minister with pastoral responsibility.

Origin

Middle English: from medieval Latin curatus, from Latin cura ‘care’.

curate²

kjʊ(ə)ˈreɪt/

verb

verb: curate; 3rd person present: curates; past tense: curated; past participle: curated; gerund or present participle: curating

1. select, organize, and look after the items in (a collection or exhibition).

   "both exhibitions are curated by the Centre's director"

   • select the performers or performances that will feature in (an arts event or programme).

     "in past years the festival has been curated by the likes of David Bowie"
   • select, organize, and present (online content, merchandise, information, etc.), typically using professional or expert knowledge.

     "people not only want to connect when using a network but they also enjoy getting credit for sharing or curating information."

Origin

late 19th century: back-formation from curator

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