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Noun: collection  ku'lek-shun
  1. Several things grouped together or considered as a whole
    "He had an impressive collection of rare coins";
    - aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
     
  2. The act of gathering something together
    "Stamp collection is a popular hobby";
    - collecting, assembling, aggregation
     
  3. A publication containing a variety of works
    "The collection of short stories showcased emerging writers from around the world";
    - compendium
     
  4. 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