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collection

The correct spelling is collection.

How to pronounce collection

/kəˈlɛkʃən/
noun

IPA: /kəˈlɛkʃən/

Say it like: Col-lec-sho-n

The correct spelling is collection. A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together. For example: "The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Usage Examples

The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets.

He has a superb coin collection.

Collection of trash will occur every Thursday.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.
  2. 2.Multiple related objects associated as a group.
  3. 3.The activity of collecting.
  4. 4.A set of sets.
  5. 5.A gathering of money for charitable or other purposes, as by passing a contribution box for donations.

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