collection
UK: kəˈlekʃ(ə)n | US: kəˈlekʃ(ə)n
n. a group of objects or works to be seen, studied, or kept together
n. the act or process of collecting something
n. a range of new clothes produced by a fashion designer
The word "collection" traces back to Latin collectio, derived from colligere ("to gather together"), combining col- (a variant of com-, meaning "together") and legere ("to gather" or "to choose"). The root lect appears in many English words (e.g., "select," "elect") and retains its core meaning of gathering or choosing. Over time, "collection" evolved in Middle English to denote both the action of gathering and the assembled group itself, reflecting its logical progression from verb to noun.
The museum has a vast collection of ancient artifacts.
She donated her entire stamp collection to the local library.
The autumn collection from the designer featured bold colors.
Waste collection occurs every Monday in this neighborhood.
His research involved the collection of data from multiple sources.