collections

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kəˈlɛkʃənz/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: col‧lec‧tions

Noun

collections

1. plural of collection
2. (accounting, of an account) A state being beyond merely past due.

   We have sent your account to collections.

3. (accounting) A department that attempts to collect on accounts that are beyond merely past due.

   Sorry, but you'll have to talk with collections.

French

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔ.lɛk.sjɔ̃/
• Rhymes: -sjɔ̃
• Homophone: collection
• Hyphenation: co‧llec‧tions

Noun

collections f

1. plural of collection

Etymology 2

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɔ.lɛk.tjɔ̃/
• Rhymes: -tjɔ̃
• Hyphenation: co‧llec‧tions

Verb

collections

1. inflection of collecter:
   1. first-person plural imperfect indicative
   2. first-person plural present subjunctive