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   Col·lec·tion

   /kəˈlekSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of collecting someone or something: "the collection of maple sap"
   • ▪ a regular removal of mail for dispatch or of trash for disposal: "withdrawal of the Sunday collections"
   • ▪ an instance of collecting money in a church service or for a charitable cause: "when she died, they took up a collection for her burial" Similar donationscontributionsgiftssubscription(s)almsinformal:whip-round
   • ▪ a sum of money raised by a charity collection. Similar offeringoffertorytithe
   • 2. a group of things or people: "a rambling collection of houses" Similar groupcrowdbodycompanytroupeassemblyassemblagegatheringthrongknotclusterhuddlemultitudebevypartynumberbandhordepackdroveflockswarmstreammobinformal:gangloadcrewgaggle
   • ▪ an assembly of items such as works of art, pieces of writing, or natural objects, especially one systematically ordered: "a record collection" Similar hoardpileheapstackgatheringstockstorestockpileaccumulationmassbuildupreservesupplybankpoolfundminereservoirconglomerationcumulationaccrualaggregationaccretionagglomerateagglomerationrare:amassmentsetseriesarrayassortment
   • ▪ an art museum's holdings organized by medium, such as sculpture, painting, or photography.
   • ▪ a book or recording containing various texts, poems, songs, etc.: "a collection of essays" Similar anthologyselectioncompendiumtreasurycompilationmiscellanymiscellaneapot-pourricollected worksarchaic:garlandrare:analectscollectaneaanaflorilegiumspicilege
   • ▪ a range of new clothes produced by a fashion house: "a preview of their autumn collection"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin collectio(n-), from colligere ‘gather together’ (see collect1).

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   May 31, 2024 · The meaning of COLLECTION is the act or process of collecting. How to use collection in a sentence.

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   something that is collected; a group of objects or an amount of material accumulated in one location, especially for some purpose or as a result of some process: a collection of unclaimed hats in the checkroom;

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOLLECTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   COLLECTION meaning: 1. a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place: 2. an…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOLLECTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COLLECTION definition: 1. a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place: 2. an…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › CollectionCollection - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A collection is a group of things, often a group created by someone. For example, many kids have a collection of comic books.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncollection noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   collection. noun. /kəˈlekʃn/. /kəˈlekʃn/. group of objects/people. [countable] a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected. He wanted to share his vast art collection with the world. a stamp/coin/record collection. collection of something an extensive collection of war photographs.

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   Definition of collection noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   COLLECTION definition: 1. a group of objects of the same type that have been collected by one person or in one place: 2…. Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOLLECTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    5 days ago · collection. A collection of things is a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time. Robert's collection of prints and paintings has been bought over the years. He made the mistake of leaving his valuable record collection with a former girlfriend.

11. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › collectioncollection - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · A set of items or amount of material procured, gathered or presented together. The attic contains a remarkable collection of antiques, oddities, and random junk. The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets. This year's Summer Collection will include a wide range of evening wear. He has a superb coin collection.