Collectioning is the act of collecting items, such as stamps, coins, or books. There are many synonyms for this term, including collecting, hoarding, accumulating, amassing, gathering, and stockpiling. Collecting refers to the general act of acquiring items as a hobby or interest, while hoarding has a negative connotation and implies collecting items to an excessive degree. Accumulating, amassing, gathering, and stockpiling all suggest an intentional effort to collect items over time. These words may also be used in a broader sense, outside of collecting, to refer to the accumulation of information, wealth, or other resources.