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collective

1 of 2adjective
/kə.ˈlɛk.tɪv/
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involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

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  • The collective efforts of the volunteers resulted in a successful charity event.
  • The village made a collective decision to preserve the ancient forest.
  • The team's collective effort led to the successful completion of the project ahead of schedule.
  • The community made a collective decision to renovate the local park.
  • The board issued a collective statement in support of the new policy changes.
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considered as a single unit

  • The collective weight of the shipment exceeded expectations.
  • All the votes were counted to determine the collective outcome.
  • Collective knowledge of the group is greater than any individual's.
  • The company assessed the collective impact of all its projects.
  • Collective resources allowed the team to fund the project.
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organized on the principles of collectivism, where ownership, production, or management is shared among workers, often under governmental supervision

  • The farm operated as a collective enterprise.
  • They invested in a collective venture with shared profits.
  • Collective agriculture was encouraged by the government.
  • They joined a collective farm where all profits were shared equally.