Collecting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Collecting is a noun meaning present participle and gerund of collect.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of collect.
More Meanings
- A hobby including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever items are of interest to the individual collector.
Example Sentences
The task of data gathering is not a random walk, a sensual search, or the bemused collectings of a beachcomber.
Word Forms
- collectings
Synonyms for collecting
Depending on context, synonyms include collection, assembling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include collection, assembling, collector, collectible, gather, assemble.
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