collection Definition
- 1the act or process of collecting something
- 2a group of objects or works of art that are kept together, often for display purposes
- 3an amount of money that is owed and needs to be paid back
Using collection: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collection" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The collection of data took several months.
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The museum has an impressive collection of paintings.
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He has a large collection of stamps.
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She owes a large collection of debts.
collection Synonyms and Antonyms
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Idioms Using collection
a mixed bag/collection
a group of things that are very different from each other
Example
The restaurant's menu is a mixed bag/collection of dishes from different cuisines.
to begin collecting a particular type of object or item
Example
He started a collection of vintage cars when he was in his twenties.
add to one's collection
to acquire a new item or object and add it to an existing collection
Example
She added a rare book to her collection of first editions.
Phrases with collection
a business that specializes in collecting debts owed by individuals or businesses
Example
The bank hired a collection agency to recover the unpaid loans.
a plate or container used in church services to collect donations from the congregation
Example
The usher passed around the collection plate during the Sunday service.
a box or container used to collect money or donations for a charitable cause
Example
The volunteers placed a collection box at the entrance of the store to raise funds for the homeless shelter.
Origins of collection
from Latin 'collectio', meaning 'a gathering'
Summary: collection in Brief
The term 'collection' [kəˈlɛkʃ(ə)n] refers to the act of gathering or accumulating something, such as data or debts. It also denotes a group of objects or works of art kept together for display, like a museum's collection of paintings. Phrases like 'collection agency' and 'collection plate' extend the term into specific contexts, while idioms like 'a mixed bag/collection' and 'start a collection' convey the diversity and personal nature of collections.
