collected
adjective
col·lect·ed
kə-ˈlek-təd 
1
: gathered together
the collected works of Scott
2
: possessed of calmness and composure often through concentrated effort
3
of a horse's gait
: performed slowly and restrainedly with the animal's center of gravity toward the hindquarters compare extended
collectedly
adverb
collectedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of collected in a Sentence
the collected works of Shakespeare
She seemed completely cool, calm, and collected during her speech.
Recent Examples on the Web
Perfect lighting and an eclectic mix of collected items and handmade art pieces fit together in a way that seems purposeful but not forced.
—
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
His statements then were inconsistent with collected evidence, the affidavit said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2024
The Swiss doctor eventually interpreted hundreds of the Austrian physicist’s dreams, enough to fill the twelfth volume of Jung’s collected works, Psychology and Alchemy.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Mixing in plants with sculptural objects as well as some books and photos really creates a collected look that doesn’t fall flat.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024
Kat’s coat drive In what’s become a community staple event, Karl-Anthony Towns completed his annual coat drive Tuesday by dropping off the collected coats at the YouthLink in Minneapolis.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2024
Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss a variety of tools and strategies that can help a business break down silos to gain the maximum benefit from all of its collected data.
1.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
The survey can be taken until March 4, and the collected data will be compiled and presented March 11 during a public hearing before the Planning Commission.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2024
Brimming in stark contrast to Arizona's rivers and aquifers, the collected water was meant to remind those gathered last Thursday for Environment Day at the Capitol of priorities before attendees scattered to reinforce goals in meetings with Arizona legislators early in the 2024 session.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024
Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2024
His statements then were inconsistent with collected evidence, the affidavit said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2024
The Swiss doctor eventually interpreted hundreds of the Austrian physicist’s dreams, enough to fill the twelfth volume of Jung’s collected works, Psychology and Alchemy.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Mixing in plants with sculptural objects as well as some books and photos really creates a collected look that doesn’t fall flat.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2024
Kat’s coat drive In what’s become a community staple event, Karl-Anthony Towns completed his annual coat drive Tuesday by dropping off the collected coats at the YouthLink in Minneapolis.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2024
Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss a variety of tools and strategies that can help a business break down silos to gain the maximum benefit from all of its collected data.
1.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
The survey can be taken until March 4, and the collected data will be compiled and presented March 11 during a public hearing before the Planning Commission.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2024
Brimming in stark contrast to Arizona's rivers and aquifers, the collected water was meant to remind those gathered last Thursday for Environment Day at the Capitol of priorities before attendees scattered to reinforce goals in meetings with Arizona legislators early in the 2024 session.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Collected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collected. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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collected
adjective
col·lect·ed
kə-ˈlek-təd
: being calm and in control of oneself
collectedly
adverb
collectedness
noun
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