collectively

The word “collectively” means as a group; treated or acting together rather than individually. In plain terms, doing or considering something as one united group, not as separate individuals.

Here is “collectively” used in a sentence: “The employees collectively demanded better pay and conditions.”

“Collectively” is an adverb.

“Collectively” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Collectively describes a group acting or being treated as a single unit, while individually refers to each member acting or being considered separately. If a team wins a prize collectively, the whole team shares it; if members are praised individually, each person is singled out.

Collectively often carries a slightly more formal or analytical tone than together, and it emphasizes treating a group as one combined entity rather than simply doing something in each other's company. It is common in business, legal, and scientific writing, such as "the shareholders collectively own 40% of the company."

Yes, collectively appears frequently in formal, legal, and business contexts to describe groups, parties, or assets being referred to or acting as a single unit, such as "the undersigned parties, collectively 'the Sellers'."