The collection
Example: The collection includes items from different time periods
Definition
"The collection" refers to a group of items gathered together, often based on a common theme or purpose, such as art, stamps, or books. It signifies an organized set of objects that are kept, displayed, or studied for their value or interest.
Etymology
The phrase "the collection" comes from the Latin word 'collectio,' meaning 'gathering' or 'accumulation.' It evolved in English to describe the act or result of collecting items. Did you know the word 'collection' originally implied bringing things together from different places into one?
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"The collection" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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