collection in Bengali বাংলা
collection in Dogri डोगरी
collection in English
- collection⇄collection, noun.
1. the act of bringing together; coming together.
Ex. The collection of these stamps took ten years. The collection of a crowd there was unexpected.
2. a group of things gathered from many places and belonging together
collection in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
collection in Hindi हिन्दी
collection in Kashmiri कॉशुर
collection in Maithili মৈথিলী
collection in Malayalam മലയാളം
collection in Nepali नेपाली
collection in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
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collection in Tamil தமிழ்
collection in Telugu తెలుగు
collection in Urdu اُردُو
Collection
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
English (US): /kəˈlɛkʃən/
English (UK): /kəˈlɛkʃən/
Definitions
- The act of gathering or bringing things together.
- A group of objects or works gathered for study, exhibition, or personal enjoyment.
- The process of obtaining payments or donations.
Usage Examples
- Her collection of rare books is impressive.
- The museum houses a unique collection of ancient artifacts.
- The charity held a fund collection for disaster relief.
Etymology
From Latin collectio, from colligere ("to gather together"). The term has been used in English since the 14th century.
Synonyms
- Compilation
- Gathering
- Assortment
- Accumulation
- Set
Antonyms
- Dispersal
- Separation
- Scattering
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Colección | /ko.lekˈθjon/ |
| French | Collection | /kɔ.lɛk.sjɔ̃/ |
| German | Sammlung | /ˈzamlʊŋ/ |
| Hindi | संग्रह (Sangrah) | /səŋ.ɡrəh/ |
| Tamil | சேகரிப்பு (Cēkarippu) | /seː.ɡə.rip.pu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /kəˈlɛkʃən/
American English: /kəˈlɛkʃən/
Australian English: /kəˈlɛkʃən/
Historical Usage
The concept of a collection has existed since ancient times, particularly in the gathering of art, manuscripts, and artifacts. Museums and libraries have historically served as centers of collection and preservation.
Cultural Nuances
Different cultures value collections in unique ways. In Japan, seasonal art collections are displayed, while in Western societies, collectors often focus on rare stamps, coins, or artwork.
More Information
A collection can refer to many forms, from a hobbyist’s accumulation of stamps to scientific specimen gatherings. Modern digital collections, such as music and NFT art, have redefined the traditional meaning.