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- collated/kəˈleɪtɪd/to collect and combine information, texts, or data from different sources into a single, organized whole, typically in a logical order.adjectiveverbB2
- collateral/kəˈlæt(ə)rəl/Something pledged as security for the repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.adjectivenounC1
- collateral circulation/kəˌlæt.ər.əl ˌsɜː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/An alternate network of blood vessels that develops or opens to bypass a blocked artery, maintaining blood flow to a tissue or organ.nounC2+ / Very Low Frequency
- collateral damage/kəˌlæt.ər.əl ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/Unintended death, injury, or destruction inflicted on people or objects not directly targeted in a military operation or conflict.nounC1
- collateralize/kəˈlæt.ər.əl.aɪz/To use an asset as security for a loan.verb-transitiveC1
- collateralized debt obligation/kəˈlæt.ər.ə.laɪzd det ˌɒb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/A financial security (bond) backed by a pool of various debt assets, such as mortgages or loans.nounC2
- collation/kəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/The action of collecting and arranging items, especially documents or data, in a particular order; also, a formal meal.nounC1
- collator/kəˈleɪ.tər/A person, machine, or program that collects, arranges, and organizes items (typically documents or data) into a specific, logical order.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- colleague/ˈkɒliːɡ/A person with whom one works, typically in a profession, business, or organisation.nounHigh (C1)
- colleagues/ˈkɒliːɡz/People one works with in a profession or organization.nounC1
- collect/kəˈlɛkt/To bring or gather together items from various places or sources into one location or group.adjectiveadverbnoun+3C1 (High-frequency core verb)
- collect call/ˌkɒl.ekt ˈkɔːl/A telephone call where the recipient agrees to pay the charges.nounC1
- collect on delivery/kəˌlɛkt ɒn dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri/A payment method where the recipient pays for goods upon their delivery.nounC1
- collectable/kəˈlɛktəb(ə)l/An item worth collecting, often due to rarity, age, or sentimental value.adjectivenounB2
- collectanea/ˌkɒl.ekˈteɪ.ni.ə/A collection of literary passages, notes, or other miscellaneous writings gathered together.plural-nounLow/Very Rare
- collected edition/kəˈlɛktɪd ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/A book that combines previously published, separate works (e.g., stories, essays, comic book issues) by a single author or on a single theme into one volume.nounC1
- collectible/kəˈlɛktəb(ə)l/An item considered to have value and worth collecting, especially due to rarity, age, or special interest.adjectivenounB2
- collecting tubule/kəˈlɛktɪŋ ˈtjuːbjuːl/The final part of a nephron in the kidney, where urine is concentrated before entering the renal pelvis.nounVery Low
- collection/kəˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/A group of objects or items gathered together.nounB1
- collection agency/kəˈlɛkʃən ˌeɪ.dʒən.si/A business or organization hired by a creditor to recover overdue debts from individuals or other businesses.nounB2
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