Noun: collection ku'lek-shun
- Several things grouped together or considered as a whole
"He had an impressive collection of rare coins";
- aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
- The act of gathering something together
"Stamp collection is a popular hobby";
- collecting, assembling, aggregation
- A publication containing a variety of works
"The collection of short stories showcased emerging writers from around the world";
- compendium
- Request for a sum of money
"The charity made a collection for disaster relief";
- solicitation, appeal, ingathering
Derived forms: collections
Type of: group, grouping, petition, postulation, publication, request
Encyclopedia: Collection