Looking for the meaning of the word COLLECTIONS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COLLECTIONS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Collection
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin collectio(n-), from colligere ‘gather together’ (see collect)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈlɛkʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action or process of collecting someone or something
Short Definition:action of collecting
Examples:- the collection of data
- refuse collection
- she left the envelope in the office for collection
Definition:
a group of things or people
Short Definition:group of things or people
Examples:- a rambling collection of houses
Definition:
college examinations held at the beginning or end of a term, especially at Oxford University.
Short Definition:college examinations
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