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I have a lot of mermaid stuff. I did start collecting a lot before I had children because I didn't know if I would have a boy or a girl. So I saved everything.
Jodi Benson

Meaning of "collecting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COLLECTING

collecting  [kəˈlektɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLLECTING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Collecting is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COLLECTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

collecting

Collecting

Ephemera • Premium Prize • Souvenir Special edition Topics List of collectables List of hobbies This box: view talk edit The hobby of collecting includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever items are of interest to the individual collector. The scope of collecting is unlimited: "If something exists, somebody somewhere collects them." The most obvious way to categorise collections is by the type of objects collected. Most collections are of manufactured commercial items, but natural objects such as birds' eggs, butterflies, rocks, and seashells can also be the subject of a collection. Among collections of manufactured items, the objects may be antique, or simply collectible. Antiques are collectible items at least 100 years old, while collectibles can be arbitrarily recent. Collectors and dealers may use the word vintage to describe older collectibles. Items which were once everyday objects but may now be collectible since almost all those once produced have been destroyed or discarded are called Ephemera.

Definition of collecting in the English dictionary

The definition of collecting in the dictionary is the action of accumulating as a hobby or for study.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLLECTING


acting
ˈæktɪŋ
affecting
əˈfɛktɪŋ
conflicting
kənˈflɪktɪŋ
connecting
kəˈnɛktɪŋ
distracting
dɪsˈtræktɪŋ
exacting
ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ
expecting
ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ
fast-acting
ˈfɑːstˌæktɪŋ
heat-conducting
ˈhiːtkənˌdʌktɪŋ
nonintersecting
ˌnɒnɪntəˈsektɪŋ
projecting
prəˈdʒɛktɪŋ
prospecting
prəˈspɛktɪŋ
quick-acting
ˈkwɪkˌæktɪŋ
redistricting
ˌriːˈdɪstrɪktɪŋ
respecting
rɪˈspɛktɪŋ
self-respecting
ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ
semiconducting
ˌsemɪkənˈdʌktɪŋ
subcontracting
ˌsʌbkɒnˈtræktɪŋ
superconducting
ˌsuːpəkənˈdʌktɪŋ
unsuspecting
ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLLECTING

collectible
collecting bank
collecting box
collecting tin
collection
collection box
collection charges
collection plate
collection point
collection tin
collective
collective agreement
collective bargaining
collective farm
collective fruit
collective memory
collective noun
collective ownership
collective pitch lever
collective security

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLLECTING

accounting
afflicting
bioprospecting
constricting
double-acting
intermediate-acting
long-acting
method acting
nonconducting
noninteracting
photoconducting
play-acting
refracting
self-acting
self-correcting
short-acting
single-acting
slow-acting
stamp collecting
tax-collecting
unreflecting

Synonyms and antonyms of collecting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «COLLECTING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «collecting» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of collecting

Translation of «collecting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLLECTING

Find out the translation of collecting to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of collecting from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «collecting» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

收集
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

recogida de
570 millions of speakers

English

collecting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एकत्रित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جمع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сбора
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coletando
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সংগ্রহ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

collection
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mengumpul
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sammel-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

収集
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수집
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngempalaken
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சேகரிக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गोळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

toplama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

raccolta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zbieranie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

збору
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

colectare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συλλογή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

invordering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

samla
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

innsamling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of collecting

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLLECTING»

The term «collecting» is very widely used and occupies the 8.352 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLLECTING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «collecting» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «collecting» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about collecting

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10 QUOTES WITH «COLLECTING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word collecting.
1
Neil Abercrombie
A good portion of the airport is on ceded lands, and lease money was paid for that. So the state's collecting lease money because all of a sudden 'worthless' land now has an airport on it.
2
Ursula Andress
Collecting is my joy; it gives me great satisfaction.
3
Ursula Andress
Collecting is my passion.
4
Julian Assange
I saw that publishing all over the world was deeply constrained by self-censorship, economics and political censorship, while the military-industrial complex was growing at a tremendous rate, and the amount of information that it was collecting about all of us vastly exceeded the public imagination.
5
Jodi Benson
I have a lot of mermaid stuff. I did start collecting a lot before I had children because I didn't know if I would have a boy or a girl. So I saved everything.
6
Cofer Black
We worked to develop our own operations to advance U.S. counterterrorism objectives by penetrating terrorist safe havens and collecting intelligence that would inform policy and enable our own operations.
7
Alan Brien
The majority of them give the impression of being men who have been drafted into the job during a period of martial law and are only waiting for the end of the emergency to get back to a really congenial occupation such as slum demolition or debt collecting.
8
Melvin Burgess
When I was a child I used to read books by Gerald Durrell, who founded Jersey Zoo. He had a job collecting animals for zoos and for a long time that is what I wanted to do. Later when I was a teenager I had a fantastic English teacher called Mrs. Stafford. Her enthusiasm made me decide to be a writer.
9
Lauren Bush
My friends and I are collecting prom dresses to give to girls who can't afford them for their proms.
10
Chumlee
Collecting shoes is my biggest hobby. I've got a couple hundred pairs of Nikes and Jordans. I got a lot of hats, too. I like to play basketball, but nothing competition wise.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLLECTING»

Discover the use of collecting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to collecting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values ...
Arranged by category and color of stone, provides values and tips for identifying, locating, buying, and collecting rocks, gems, and minerals.
Patti Polk, 2012
2
On Collecting: An Investigation Into Collecting in the ...
Susan Pearce addresses many of the important issues surrounding the practice of collecting.
Susan Pearce, 2013
3
Collecting Qualitative Data: A Field Manual for Applied Research
Providing a practical and step-by-step guide to collecting and and managing qualitative data, this book focuses on the three most often used forms of qualitative methods: participant observation, in-depth interviews, and focus groups.
Greg Guest, Emily E. Namey, Marilyn L. Mitchell, 2012
4
Qualitative Research Methods: Collecting Evidence, Crafting ...
Finally, the book provides insight on multiple ways to write and represent qualitative research for the greatest scholarly and social impact.
Sarah J. Tracy, 2012
5
Cultures of Collecting
This book traces the psychology, history and theory of the compulsion to collect, focusing not just on the normative collections of the Western canon, but also on collections that reflect a fascination with the "Other" and the marginal – ...
Roger Cardinal, 2004
6
Collecting and Interpreting Qualitative Materials
The Third Edition of this bestseller now contains: - A new Reader's Guide prepared by the editors to help students navigate through the chapters, locating the different methodologies, methods, techniques, issues, and theories relevant to ...
Norman K. Denzin, Yvonna S. Lincoln, 2008
7
Collecting in Contemporary Practice
The book is based on the understanding of collecting practice, rather than the collections themselves.
Professor Susan Pearce, Susan M. Pearce, 1997
8
Collecting in a Consumer Society
An examination of the relationship between the development of the consumer society and the rise of collecting by individuals and institutions. The first book to focus on collecting as material consumption.
Russell Belk, 2013
9
The Ethics of Collecting Cultural Property: Whose Culture? ...
The Ethics of Collecting Cultural Property explores the ethical, legal, and intellectual issues related to excavating, selling, collecting, and owning cultural artifacts.
Phyllis Mauch Messenger, 1999
10
Collecting Antique Marbles: Identification and Price Guide
Marbles evoke memories of childhood and simpler times; perhaps this is why they are collected with such enthusiasm!
Paul Baumann, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLLECTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term collecting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Collecting All Batman: Arkham Knight's Riddler Trophies? Read This …
Over the past few days, I decided to do something dumb: collect all 243 Riddler trophies in Batman: Arkham Knight. I never bothered tracking ... «Game Informer, Jul 15»
2
Tri-City Americans collecting donations for fire victims
Corvin Henderson, of Pasco, loads household items into a trailer Tuesday at the Toyota Center in Kennewick during the Americans donation ... «Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, Jul 15»
3
NSA's XKeyscore may be collecting your Skype, webcam and router …
The NSA's covert data collection has become the worst kept secret in the world. Edward Snowden blew the lid off the program and has ... «BetaNews, Jul 15»
4
Eyes on the Road: Gainesville collecting traffic data in several areas
Gainesville motorists may have noticed traffic counters on city roads recently, including one in front of the new Chick-fil-A restaurant on Ga. «Gainesville Times, Jul 15»
5
Number of People Collecting Unemployment in Michigan Plummets …
There are 314,000 fewer people in Michigan collecting unemployment benefits than six years ago, a nearly 90 percent decline. Some see this ... «Michigan Capitol Confidential, Jul 15»
6
Connecting Link of Harrison County Collecting Supplies for 'Build a …
Connecting Link is collecting a variety of school supplies. "Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, anything you think your kid would need for ... «WBOY-TV, Jul 15»
7
The dos and don'ts of collecting connected health data
As smart healthcare takes off, an increasing number of devices are generating data relating to health and lifestyle. From apps which tell you ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
8
Neighborhood notebook: U-Stor-It locations are collecting school …
U-Stor-It is accepting donations of school supplies for the Children's Home of York. Now through the end of the month, the public may drop off ... «York Daily Record/Sunday News, Jul 15»
9
Data-Collecting Planes Are Counting Africa's Elephants To Curb …
Animals like tigers, lions and elephants are majestic creatures we learn about when we're kids. But unfortunately many of those species share ... «Gizmodo Australia, Jul 15»
10
Next step in UberX campaign: collecting letters
So Uber is collecting letters through its website and app through 4 p.m. today, and will print and deliver them. "Baseball fans can vote online for ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»

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