collection

[kəˈlɛkʃ(ə)n]

collection Definition

• 1. the act or process of collecting something
• 2. a group of objects or works of art that are kept together, often for display purposes
• 3. an 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.

• Example

  The museum has an impressive collection of paintings.

• Example

  He has a large collection of stamps.

• Example

  She owes a large collection of debts.

collection Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for collection

• gathering
• compilation
• accumulation
• assembly
• assortment

Antonyms for collection

• dispersion
• scattering

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.

• start a collection

  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

• collection agency

  a business that specializes in collecting debts owed by individuals or businesses

  Example

  The bank hired a collection agency to recover the unpaid loans.

• collection plate

  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.

• collection box

  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'

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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.