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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Windows users can buy the entire Space Quest collection through Steam or Good Old Games.
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ArsTechnica, 17 May 2025
Rather, the distillery uses the collection to explore how nuanced cask finishes can deepen complexity without overpowering the bourbon’s core character.
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—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The collection ranges from humble beer-bottle shapes — the makeshift vase of students, and Van Assche — to grander botanical and rotund vessels.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 May 2025
Since, the Chuck Taylor has always been a symbol of self-expression, this year’s pride collection includes a new iteration of the shoe featuring unique designs including animal prints, flames all in rainbow colors.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 17 May 2025
Rather, the distillery uses the collection to explore how nuanced cask finishes can deepen complexity without overpowering the bourbon’s core character.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
The collection ranges from humble beer-bottle shapes — the makeshift vase of students, and Van Assche — to grander botanical and rotund vessels.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 May 2025
Since, the Chuck Taylor has always been a symbol of self-expression, this year’s pride collection includes a new iteration of the shoe featuring unique designs including animal prints, flames all in rainbow colors.
—Essence, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for collection
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“Collection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collection. Accessed 20 May. 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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