collection

noun
UK: /kəˈlekʃən/
US: /kəˈlekʃən/

  1. A group of things that are gathered together.

    1. I have a collection of stamps at home. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum boasts a diverse collection of modern art. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of gathering things together.

    1. The collection of data took several weeks to accomplish. [ ] [ ]
    2. Waste collection occurs every Tuesday morning in our neighborhood. [ ] [ ]

  3. A set of clothes produced by a fashion company for a particular season.

    1. The designer's new collection will be shown in Paris. [ ] [ ]
    2. The summer collection features bright colors and floral prints. [ ] [ ]

  4. A request or demand for money.

    1. The church made a collection for the poor. [ ] [ ]
    2. Debt collection agencies often use aggressive tactics. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

accumulation gathering assembly compilation group set aggregation selection
collection verb

  1. To go and get something or someone from a place.

    1. I need to collect my kids from school soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please collect the documents from the front desk when you arrive. [ ] [ ]

  2. To gradually increase in quantity.

    1. Dust collects quickly on surfaces that are not cleaned regularly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Evidence continues to collect, suggesting his involvement. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "collection" in English means: A group of things that are gathered together., The act of gathering things together., A set of clothes produced by a fashion company for a particular season., A request or demand for money..

The phonetic transcription of "collection" is /kəˈlekʃən/ in British English and /kəˈlekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "collection": accumulation, gathering, assembly, compilation, group, set, aggregation, selection.

Example usage of "collection": "I have a collection of stamps at home.". More examples on the page.