collection
noun
col·lec·tion
kə-ˈlek-shən 
1
: the act or process of collecting
the collection of data
the collection of taxes
2
a
: something collected
especially
: an accumulation of objects gathered for study, comparison, or exhibition or as a hobby
a collection of poems
a collection of photographs
a baseball card collection
c
: a set of apparel designed for sale usually in a particular season
the designer's spring collection of dresses
Examples of collection in a Sentence
a system of tax collection
The technology makes data collection easier.
There will be a trash collection this week.
The museum's collection is one of the best in the country.
We took up a collection for the school renovations.
Ten percent of the collection goes to the city's shelters for homeless people.
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Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
His advocacy aligns with broader efforts to hold government agencies accountable for data collection and usage.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Other toll collection services like PA Turnpike and FasTrak in addition to New York have also reported text scams and are notifying customers on their website with alert banners.
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Now, in 2025, both companies are celebrating a decade of partnership with a bestsellers curated collection featuring 15 fan-favorite pieces.
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Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
His advocacy aligns with broader efforts to hold government agencies accountable for data collection and usage.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Other toll collection services like PA Turnpike and FasTrak in addition to New York have also reported text scams and are notifying customers on their website with alert banners.
—Emily Barnes, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Now, in 2025, both companies are celebrating a decade of partnership with a bestsellers curated collection featuring 15 fan-favorite pieces.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collection. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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collection
noun
col·lec·tion
kə-ˈlek-shən
1
: the act or process of collecting
2
a
: something collected
especially
: an accumulation of objects gathered for study, comparison, or exhibition or as a hobby
3
: a gathering of money
take up a collection
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