Meaning & use

collection

noun·Everyday

A group of objects or items gathered together, especially because of a shared type or interest.

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Her collection of vintage postcards filled three large albums.

The museum's new collection features paintings donated by local artists.

A note on using this word

"Collection" can also mean the act of gathering something, as in "trash collection" or "the collection of data."

Words with a similar meaning

assortmentcompilation

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