To collect
Example: He collects data for further analysis later
Definition
"To collect" means to gather or bring together items, information, or data from various sources, often for a specific purpose like analysis or storage. For example, one might say, 'He collects data for further analysis later,' indicating the act of accumulating information systematically.
Etymology
The verb "to collect" comes from the Latin word 'colligere,' which means 'to gather together.' This Latin term combines 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'legere' meaning 'to gather or choose.' Did you know that this root also gave rise to words like 'college' and 'legible,' reflecting the idea of gathering or selecting?
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"To collect" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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