The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word AGGREGATES
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The straight part
We know that "Collections" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case collections = aggregates.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AGGREGATES mean?
AGGREGATES noun- A mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars; something consisting of elements but considered as a whole.
- A mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles; – in distinction from a compound, formed by the union of heterogeneous particles.
- A set (collection of objects).
- The full chromatic scale of twelve equal tempered pitches.
- The total score in a set of games between teams or competitors, usually the combination of the home and away scores
- (roofing) Crushed stone, crushed slag or water-worn gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof system.
- Solid particles of low aspect ratio added to a composite material, as distinguished from the matrix and any fibers or reinforcements, especially the gravel and sand added to concrete.
- Any of the five attributes that constitute the sentient being.
- To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum.
- To add or unite (e.g. a person), to an association.
- To amount in the aggregate to.