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Collection: meaning, definitions and examples

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collection

 

[ kษ™หˆlษ›kสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

group of objects

A collection is a group of objects or things that are gathered together.

Synonyms

assembly, group, set

Examples of usage

  • She has a collection of rare stamps.
  • The museum has an impressive collection of artwork.
  • He started his own collection of vintage cars.
Context #2 | Noun

group of similar items

A collection can also refer to a group of similar items that are kept together, often for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

assortment, range, selection

Examples of usage

  • The library has a large collection of books.
  • The store offers a collection of designer clothing.
  • His collection of baseball cards is worth a lot of money.
Context #3 | Noun

act of collecting

Collection can also refer to the act of collecting things, such as money or donations.

Synonyms

accumulation, fundraising, gathering

Examples of usage

  • The charity organized a collection for the homeless.
  • He made a collection of donations for the animal shelter.
  • The museum relies on donations for its collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "collection" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coleรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เฅเคฐเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sammlung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koleksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะตะบั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolekcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒฌใ‚ฏใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท collection

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colecciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koleksiyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปฌ๋ ‰์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู…ูˆุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sbรญrka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbierka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ถ่—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zbirka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolleksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colecciรณn

Etymology

The word 'collection' has its origins in the Latin word 'collectio', which means 'a gathering or assembly'. The concept of collecting objects has been a part of human culture for centuries, with individuals and institutions amassing various items for personal enjoyment, preservation, or study. Collections can range from art and artifacts to books and coins, reflecting a diverse array of interests and passions.

See also: collect, collectables, collected, collectible, collectibles, collecting, collective, collectively, collectivize, collector, recollect.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,048, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.