noun
collection
kuh-LEHK-shuhn
noun
1
A group of things gathered together, often assembled with care or over time.
"The museum's collection includes over 200 ancient artifacts."
"He has an impressive collection of vinyl records."
2
The act of gathering something, such as money or data.
"The charity organized a collection for flood victims."
How to Use Collection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA set of gathered items, or the act of gathering something.
Common pairings
art collection
take up a collection
data collection
Word Forms
collections plural
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Etymology
From Latin collectio, from colligere, "to gather together".