curating
ˈkjʊreɪtɪŋ
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Definition of curating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

artselecting and organizing items for display
  • She has a curating role at the art gallery.
  • He is curating a collection of rare books.
  • They are curating the museum's new exhibit.
arranging organizing
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Origin of curating

Latin, curare (to take care of)

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online creator
individual creating or curating content for online platforms

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  1. French:curatorial, ...
  2. German:kuratierend, ...
  3. Italian:curatoriale, ...
  4. Spanish:curatorial, ...
  5. Portuguese:curadoria, ...
  6. Chinese:策展的, ...
  7. Japanese:キュレーション, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنْسِيقِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹצְרוּתִי, ...
  10. Russian:отборочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відбірковий, ...
  12. Hindi:संयोजकीय, ...
curate US
ˈkjʊər.eɪt

Definition of curate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
editorUSselect and organize items for a collection or digital contentUS
  • She curates digital art for the online gallery.
assemble collate organize

Noun

1.
museum roleperson who manages the content of a museum or gallery
  • The curate is responsible for the new art exhibition.
curator keeper
2.
religionUKclergyman in charge of a parishUK
  • The curate-in-charge led the community meeting.
parson rector vicar
3.
hospitalityDatedassistant barman in IrelandDated
  • The curate served drinks at the busy pub.
barkeep bartender
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situation with good and bad elements
Her new job is a curate's egg, offering high pay but long hours.

Origin of curate

Latin, curatus (care) + English suffix -ate

Examples of curate in a sentence

  • He curates the company's blog content each week.
  • The curate organized the ancient artifacts display.
  • She spoke with the curate about the upcoming exhibit.
  • The curate delivered a heartfelt sermon on Sunday.
  • Our local curate organizes charity events regularly.
  • The curate polished glasses behind the bar.

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  1. French:sélectionner et organiser, conservateur, ...
  2. German:kuratieren, Kurator, ...
  3. Italian:curare, conservatore, ...
  4. Spanish:curar, curador, ...
  5. Portuguese:curar, curador, ...
  6. Chinese:策展, 策展人, ...
  7. Japanese:キュレーションする, 学芸員, ...
  8. Arabic:نظّمَ, أَمِين مَتْحَف, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֶאֱצוֹר, אוֹצֵר, ...
  10. Russian:курировать, смотритель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:курувати, куратор, ...
  12. Hindi:चयन करना, क्यूरेटर, ...
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