collect information — gather data
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
to get facts or details from different sources, usually for a purpose like making a decision, doing research, or understanding something better.
Say it like a native
Textbook We endeavour to amass and compile pertinent data.
Native We need to collect some information first.
'Amass and compile pertinent data' is research-formal; 'collect some information' is plain.
Pattern: collect information (about/on something)
In use
- The company collected information from customers to improve its services.study
- In my opinion, it's important to collect information before making any big decisions, especially when choosing a university.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ We collected many informations.
✓ We collected a lot of information.
'Information' is uncountable — no plural; use 'a lot of'.
Common collocations
collect information— gather, about, on, useful
Don't confuse it
Do not confuse with 'collect money' (to get money from people) or 'collect things' (to gather objects).