collectively
Americanadverb
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as a whole group rather than as individual persons or things.
There have been a number of different polls released in the last two weeks, and collectively they give us an accurate picture of public opinion.
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according to collectivism, a system in which economic control, especially of the means of production, is shared or centralized.
As one of the reforms, we developed agricultural production cooperatives in which almost 100% of the land is farmed collectively.
Other Word Forms
- noncollectively adverb
- uncollectively adverb
Etymology
Origin of collectively
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They need Brahim at his best and the team to function collectively.
From BBC
His reporting on the fall of Kabul in 2021 was part of a package collectively nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
"Our priority remains to continue to work with our partners so we can collectively support and deliver strong literacy outcomes for children and families across Wales."
From BBC
The commonwealth has had four consecutive years of surpluses, collectively totaling $9.7 billion.
By reducing emissions, preparing for future impacts, and acting collectively, it is still possible to protect a climate that allows both people and ecosystems to thrive.
From Science Daily
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