The phrase "able to collect a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the capability or capacity to gather or obtain something, typically followed by a noun that specifies what is being collected.
Example: "The new software is able to collect a vast amount of data from various sources."
Alternatives: "capable of gathering a" or "able to obtain a".
Mobile farm equipment featuring different sensors is able to collect a large amount of data while working.
The properties were controlled by the churches but the owners were able to collect a meager rent.
Through this approach, the team has been able to collect a rich source of naturalistic behavior and emotional data.
Still, he was able to collect a modest sum because he won a daily lottery, which is not based on processing heft.
Fortunately, they were interested in our boat and moved in to ride the bow, where we are able to collect a few genetic samples.
Mr. Bershad and Ms. Savett said they did not know how large a fee the lawyers would seek, nor did they know when investors would be able to collect a share of the proceeds.
As for saving, I have money stashed away in certificates of deposit, money markets and mutual funds, but I am not certain that I will be able to collect a pension or Social Security when I turn 62.
"So even if the families are successful, they may not be able to collect a hundred percent -- or any percent -- of their damages because there may not be enough money," Mr. Baumeister said.
In this polygenic disorder, we were able to collect a large amount of candidate risk factors reported in genome-wide association studies (GWAS), single nucleotide variants (SNV), and copy number variants (CNV).
The government report concluded that in helping to arrange one transaction, it avoided dealing with one interested bank because it was a Deloitte client and involving it might keep Deloitte from being able to collect a £7.5 million contingency fee.
Mr. Lewenza said that Air Canada was seeking to change a number of rules involving current employees' benefits, particularly those governing when they would be able to collect a pension.
