Meaning & Definition of Collection in English
English⟶
Collection
/kəlɛkʃən/
noun
1. Several things grouped together or considered as a whole
synonym:
- collection,
- aggregation,
- accumulation,
- assemblage
2. A publication containing a variety of works
synonym:
- collection,
- compendium
3. Request for a sum of money
- "An appeal to raise money for starving children"
synonym:
- solicitation,
- appeal,
- collection,
- ingathering
4. The act of gathering something together
synonym:
- collection,
- collecting,
- assembling,
- aggregation
Examples of using
What a collection!
Tom showed his stamp collection to Mary.
I need this to round out my collection.