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re-collect Definition

re·-collect (rē′kə lekt′)

transitive verb

  1. to gather together again (what has been scattered)
  2. to collect or rally (one's thoughts, strength, courage, etc.)
  3. to recover or compose (oneself)

Etymology: orig. < L recollectus, pp. of recolligere (see re- & collect); later felt as < re- + collect

re-collect Usage Examples

Object

  • datum: In extreme cases, where a direct transfer from the vendor is not permissible, the purchaser may have to re-collect the entire data.
  • item: Where in our opinion an item is unsaleable, you must re-collect such items from the saleroom promptly on being so informed.

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