collected
adjective
col·lect·ed
kə-ˈlek-təd 
1
: gathered together
the collected works of Scott
2
: possessed of calmness and composure often through concentrated effort
3
of a horse's gait
: performed slowly and restrainedly with the animal's center of gravity toward the hindquarters compare extended
collectedly
adverb
collectedness
noun
Examples of collected in a Sentence
the collected works of Shakespeare
She seemed completely cool, calm, and collected during her speech.
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Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
The wording of the notice suggests the collected data can be used much more broadly than past department data sets.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 24 June 2025
After training an algorithm with the collected data, researchers effectively identified the members of the cohort using the nasal airflow data alone.
—Jay Kakade
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2025
Mix Materials The beauty in the unfitted kitchen aesthetic is found in its collected look.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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collected
adjective
col·lect·ed
kə-ˈlek-təd
: being calm and in control of oneself
collectedly
adverb
collectedness
noun
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