the act of gathering something together

the process of gathering pre-bonsai material from the wild or suburban garden

acquisition or loan of items into the NMM collections

The hobby of collecting consists of acquiring specific items based on a particular interest of the collector. These collections of things are often highly organized, carefully cataloged, and attractively displayed.

The killing of birds for science. The collected specimens are prepared as "study skins" and permanently preserved in a museum collection as a record of occurrence in a given place and time, plumage characteristics, and diet. Federal and state permits, plus a project proposal, are required before a scientist can collect birds.

Receiving and controlling a ball before putting it in play.

The technique of first receiving a ground or airborne ball, then bringing it under control before putting it into play.

the technique of catching a soccer ball with some part of the body and bringing it under control.

Crafts Directories

A bank that acts as an agent to the seller's bank (the presenting bank). The collecting bank assumes no responsibility for either the documents or the merchandise.