collecting
UK: kəˈlɛktɪŋ | US: kəˈlɛktɪŋ
n. the act of gathering items or information systematically
vt. (gerund/present participle) gathering or accumulating objects as a hobby or for study
The word "collecting" derives from the Latin collectus (past participle of colligere, meaning "to gather together"), formed from com- (together) + legere (to gather). The suffix -ing turns the verb into a noun or present participle, indicating the ongoing action of gathering. Over time, "collecting" evolved to emphasize systematic accumulation, often for personal or scholarly purposes.
She enjoys collecting rare stamps from different countries.
The museum is collecting artifacts for its new exhibit.
His hobby of collecting seashells began during childhood vacations.
The researcher spent years collecting data for the study.
Collecting rainwater is an eco-friendly practice in dry regions.