Definitions

1. noun

a gathering of things, especially objects or works of art, that are considered worth preserving or showing

“The museum had an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.”

2. noun

a group of things, especially money or items, collected over time

“She had a collection of rare coins that she had gathered from her travels.”

3. noun

a selection of music or other sounds recorded on a single medium, such as a CD or cassette tape

“The DJ played a collection of his favorite electronic dance tracks.”

4. verb

to gather or bring together a number of things, especially objects or works of art

“The curator is tasked with collecting and preserving the museum’s vast collection of historical items.”

5. verb

to gather or collect money or items over time

“She spent years collecting and saving money for a down payment on a house.”