Collectively

/kəˈlɛktɪvli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a way that involves or relates to a group of people or things considered together.

The team collectively decided to pursue a new strategy for the project.

As a group; in combination.

The community collectively raised funds to support the new library.

All together; as a whole.

The students collectively worked on the assignment to achieve better results.

In an accumulative manner.

The companies collectively agreed on the new environmental regulations.

From Latin 'collectivus', from 'collecti-', past participle of 'colligere' meaning to gather together.

collectively speaking

Considering the overall perspective of a group.

collectively funded

Financed by multiple sources or individuals.

collectively responsible

Sharing accountability as a group.

collective

A group formed by individuals acting together.

collect

To gather together; assemble.

collection

A group of items gathered together.

In a way that emphasizes unity among friends.

We're all in this together, collectively!

Used to express group action or agreement informally.

We’re collectively on the same page about the party plans.