Meaning & use
collection
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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