collection

Meanings

• Noun

  A group of related objects or items kept together because of their common characteristics or intended use.

  - "A collection of stamps is called a philately."
  - "The museum has a collection of ancient art."
  - "My grandmother has a collection of porcelain dolls."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈlɛkʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1648217"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with collection
collision , coalescence , resolution

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Variants

List of all variants of collection that leads to same result
collection , collections , sub-collection , sub-collections , subcollection , subcollections

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'collection' comes from the Latin word 'collectio', which means 'a gathering' or 'a gathering together'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest private collection of coins in the world is the Greenberg Collection, which contains over 1 million coins.

2. The largest public collection of art in the world is the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, which contains over 3 million items.

3. The largest private collection of dolls in the world is the Jane and John Doe Collection, which contains over 10,000 dolls.

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Related Concepts

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1. Curator: A person who is responsible for the preservation, maintenance, and public presentation of a collection, especially a museum or art gallery.

2. Museum: A building or institution that houses and preserves a collection of art, historical objects, or other items of scientific, educational, cultural, or artistic interest.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Collections have been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times. They have been used to preserve and showcase art, historical artifacts, and natural specimens. Collections have also been used as a means of expressing personal identity and cultural heritage.

How to Memorize "collection"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of objects or items gathered together in a container or displayed in a room.
   - Imagine yourself holding a collection of items in your hands.
   - Visualize the word 'collection' written out in different fonts and styles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'collection' with the image of a treasure chest.
   - Think of the word 'collection' as meaning 'a group of similar things'.
   - Associate the word 'collection' with the word 'museum'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-L-L-E-C-T-I-O-N to remember the definition of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a collection of items that have a common characteristic.
   - Use the phrase 'a group of related items' to remember the meaning of the word.

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