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A collection is a group of items gathered together. It's a general term that can refer to anything from stamps to art to data. It can be a deliberate or accidental gathering of items. Think of a museum's art collection or a stamp collector's collection. It implies a sense of ownership or curation. It can be organized or disorganized. It emphasizes the act of bringing things together. It can be for personal enjoyment or for a specific purpose.
The word 'collection' comes from the Latin 'colligere,' meaning 'to gather together.' This is formed from 'com-' (meaning 'together') and 'legere' (meaning 'to gather' or 'to choose'). So, 'collection' literally means 'the act of gathering together.' It emphasizes the act of bringing disparate items into a unified whole.
Consider the massive collection of skins in 'Fortnite'. Or the curated collection of songs on a Spotify playlist. Or how a sports team accumulates a collection of star players. Some are drawn to amass large collections of Funko Pop figurines. Building a collection is a way to express yourself and show off interests. Like keeping a curated folder of TikToks.
Think about the collections you have or would like to have. What makes a collection meaningful or valuable? Start sorting things. đī¸
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