Definitions

collection

[kuh-lek-shuhn] / kəˈlɛk ʃən /

NOUN

group, accumulation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assemblage assortment compilation lot number selection set store

STRONG

acquiring acquisition agglomeration anthology assembling assembly batch caboodle clump cluster collation combination company congeries congregation convocation crowd cumulation digest gathering heap hoard kit levy mass medley mess miscellany mobilization muster omnibus pile quantity stack stock stockpile

WEAK

accumulating amassing amassment bringing together obtaining securing

Antonyms

STRONG

division individual separation

Example Sentences

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Experts are already sounding alarms about underreporting, inconsistent data collection and delayed responses due to a lack of coordination between government centers and agencies, and weakened surveillance systems.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

"We were interested in this material, which had a collection of characteristics we hadn't seen before," said Tong Chen, co-first author and a research scientist at Rice.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Shih is one of a handful of artists commissioned to create new work using the museum’s collection as muse.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"He said: 'I would trade you my entire collection of ammonites for that.'"

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Jeremy looked at the collection of material— the box, the bag and the scroll —and wondered if he should add Tiamat's tear.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

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