collection

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Noun

Singular
collection

Plural
collections

collection (plural collections)

  1. A set of items or objects procured or gathered together by a person, group, or other agent.
    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.
  2. Multiple related objects associated as a group.
    He has a superb coin collection.
  3. The activity of collecting.
    Collection of trash will occur every Thursday.

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set of items
multiple related objects
activity of collecting
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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Latin collectio.

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[edit] Noun

collection f. (plural collections)

  1. collection
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