collected
/kəˈlɛktɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Gathered together.
Adjective
Examples
the collected works of Charles Dickens
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Cool‐headed, emotionally stable, in focus.
Adjective
Examples
He stayed collected throughout the ordeal.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “collected” mean?
Gathered together.
Is “collected” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.