Meaning of the word collected in English

What does collected mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

collected

US /kəˈlek.tɪd/
UK /kəˈlek.tɪd/

Adjective

calm and self-controlled; not agitated

Example:
Despite the chaos, she remained perfectly collected.
He spoke in a calm, collected voice.

Verb

past tense and past participle of collect

Example:
He collected stamps as a hobby.
The data was collected over several months.