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k-uh-LEKT-ivl-ee/kəˈlektɪvli/

Collectively means as a group; together. Collective is the adjective (already in the dictionary). Jointly is a close twin (already in the dictionary) for shared actions. Unions collectively opposed the weekend rota.

Meaning

As a group; together.

Examples

• “Unions collectively opposed the weekend rota.”
• “Staff are collectively responsible for locking the lab, which is the shared-duty sense.”

Good to know

collectively + verb. Adjective: collective. Close: jointly / together. Industrial action / governance. Not “collective, the unions opposed”.

Near in meaning

together

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