collection

noun

col·lec·tion | \kə-ˈlek-shən

Definition of collection

1 : the act or process of collecting the collection of data the collection of taxes

2a : 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

b : group, aggregate a collection of symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, and joint pain

c : a set of apparel designed for sale usually in a particular season the designer's spring collection of dresses

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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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Atlanta police have now taken lead in the investigation, but due to the fire damage at the home, evidence collection is proving difficult. — Chelsea Prince, ajc, "Neighbors honor couple found strangled in burned Atlanta home," 12 July 2018 Adoptable pets: Here's a collection of a few of the dogs, cats and other critters in the Baltimore area who need homes. — Reema Amin, baltimoresun.com, "Shelters across Maryland offering free cat adoptions throughout July," 11 July 2018 Today, the two companies released a line of tops, dresses, skirts, and pants that go up to size 5X. The J.Crew x Universal Standard collection is currently available on J.Crew's website and in select stores. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Shop J.Crew x Universal Standard's New Size-Inclusive Fashion Line Right Now," 10 July 2018 The front lawn’s collection of outdoor artworks is growing. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "The Sculptures Outside The Wadsworth, Explained," 9 July 2018 This collection is more playful without sacrificing the Gucci-ness. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "These Clothes Are Only for the Most Stylish Toddlers," 9 July 2018 Featuring an astounding 63 looks, the collection designed by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli was enough to garner a standing ovation and bring Mr. Valentino himself, who sat front row, to tears. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Gowns At Valentino's Couture Show Will Take Your Breath Away," 5 July 2018 Here is a collection of tweets showing some of the more creative Tesla plates: Douglas Kass, founder and president of hedge fund sponsor, Seabreeze Partners Management, Inc., spotted a plate that transformed a standoffish response into a clever pun. — Ben Tobin, USA TODAY, "Tesla car owners' clever license plates praise electricity, denounce gas," 4 July 2018 Freestyle Hi x GLOW in White/Pink/Green/Yellow, $85 GLOW season two premieres on Netflix on June 29, and the FreeStyle Hi x GLOW collection is available now for purchase on Reebok.com. — Leah Prinzivalli, SELF, "You Can Buy the Exact Reebok Sneakers the Women of 'GLOW' Wear This Season," 29 June 2018

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