collecting

/kəˈlɛktɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: collectings

Meaning · English

A hobby including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever items are of interest to the individual collector.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một sở thích bao gồm tìm kiếm, định vị, có được, tổ chức, lập danh mục

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Noun

Examples

The task of data gathering is not a random walk, a sensual search, or the bemused collectings of a beachcomber.

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 “collecting” mean?

A hobby including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever items are of interest to the individual collector.

Is “collecting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.