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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Located in central Israel, Tinshemet Cave has produced an exceptional collection of archaeological and human remains.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

"If we weren't doing the work that we're doing, then it's likely that plant populations that will disappear in the future won't have a back up seed collection."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

For one, your debt balance will actually increase because you’ll be charged collection fees.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

While human auditors won’t perform routine testing, they will still review it, work on data collection and do risk assessment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Their film collection was gone, save a few pieces that Molly had managed to digitize.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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