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collection

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

collectionnoun

collections

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

Translations

собрание

The library has a vast collection of ancient manuscripts.

В библиотеке есть обширное собрание древних рукописей.

коллекция

She has a collection of rare stamps.

У неё есть коллекция редких марок.

сбор

The collection of data took several weeks.

Сбор данных занял несколько недель.

Additional translations

инкассация

собирание

Definitions

The action or process of gathering items or information together.

The collection of data for the research project took several months.

A group of objects or works to be seen, studied, or kept together.

She has an impressive collection of vintage postcards.

A sum of money collected, especially for a charitable cause.

The church organized a collection to help the local food bank.

A regular removal of waste or recyclables from a location.

Garbage collection in the neighborhood is scheduled for every Tuesday.

In computing, a class or data structure that stores multiple elements as a single object.

Most programming languages offer generic collections such as lists, sets, and maps.

The activity of pursuing and obtaining payment of debts.

The company outsourced the collection of overdue invoices to a specialized agency.

A range of clothing designed and produced for a particular season or fashion show.

The designer showcased her autumn collection on the runway.

A book, recording, or other publication that brings together several works previously issued separately; an anthology.

He bought a collection of short stories by contemporary authors.

Synonyms

collectionadjective

/kəˈlɛk.ʃən/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., collection agency, collection day) to denote relation to collecting, gathered items, or payments.

Definitions

Relating to or involved in the act of collecting items, payments, or waste (used only before a noun).

She accepted a job at a collection agency.