collectively

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Meaning · English

In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một cách tập thể; xem xét cùng nhau như một toàn thể; được đối xử như một đơn vị duy nhất

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Adverb

Examples

...the tube of the throat between the larynx and the oral cavity, which is called the pharynx; the oral cavity; and the nasal cavity. These passages are collectively known as the vocal tract.

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 “collectively” mean?

In a collective manner; viewed together as a whole; to be treated as a single unit, rather than the items that make up the collection separately.

Is “collectively” formal or informal?

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

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