(taxonomy) A collection from which the original concept of a taxonomic group was described.

Alternative spelling of collection plate

A plate or other container passed among the worshipers attending a Christian church service, into which donations of money are placed.

The collection of water from fog, using a canvas to pick up the water particles.

(databases) In MongoDB, a fixed-size collection that, once the size limit has been reached, replaces the oldest record whenever a new one is added.

A small, closed box, typically having a slot to accept coins, used to collect funds from passers-by for charity

(law) The process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses.

(psychology, uncountable) Synonym of injustice collecting / (psychology, countable) The list of injustices an injustice collector collects through injustice collecting.

A digital collection of material, especially one avaialble to library users.

(idiomatic) To request and receive money or goods of value from members of a group, especially for a charitable purpose.