collection

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of picking things up or bringing them together.

n. the systematic process of gathering objects, data, or materials from various sources.

“Trash collection usually happens early on Tuesday mornings.”

“The automated data collection system monitors traffic patterns every hour to help urban planners reduce congestion.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. money that is collected from people for a charity or a special reason.

n. the act of soliciting and gathering monetary contributions, often for charitable or religious purposes.

“The church took up a collection to help the families affected by the fire.”

“The charity organised a door-to-door collection to raise funds for the new community hospital wing.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law Technical

n. the work of getting money from people who have not paid their bills.

n. the process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses.

“If you don't pay your bill soon, the account will be sent to a collection agency.”

“The legal department specialises in debt collection, ensuring that all outstanding invoices are settled within the fiscal quarter.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Music Technical

n. a group of musical notes that a composer chooses to use in a piece of music.

n. a set of pitch classes used as the harmonic or melodic basis for a musical composition.

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“The composer used a specific collection of notes to create a haunting melody.”

“The analyst noted that the entire movement is derived from a single hexachordal collection, providing a sense of structural unity.”