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).
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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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