to collect; to gather; to pick up materials or samples for writing

To criticize, point out flaws, or find fault with someone or something

(literary) to pick up; to gather; to collect; to gather materials (from texts) or dig up past faults (to inform against someone)

to pick up, gather, or collect from various sources

to pick out or collect trivial items; to calculate or check meticulously, such as when auditing accounts