has not collected

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "has not collected" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something has not been gathered or accumulated up to a certain point in time. Example: "The organization has not collected enough data to make a conclusive decision."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

27 human-written examples

The sender has not collected it from there.

The Guardian - Money

But the service has not collected the same volume of reviews as Yelp and others.

The New York Times

SeaWorld says it would agree to those conditions and has not collected a killer whale in more than 35 years.

The Guardian

Mr. Lazio has not collected soft money, but some political committees and advocacy groups have bought commercials to aid him.

The New York Times

The agency has not collected more than $300 million in taxes (money the airlines have mostly pocketed).

The New York Times

The state-owned Russian energy giant Gazprom, which supplies the territory, has not collected on a bill that is nearing $4bn.

The Guardian

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

28 human-written examples

"I want a society where if Mrs Jones hasn't collected her milk for a few days, a neighbour will know that Mrs Jones hasn't collected her milk.

The Guardian

What an indictment of our society when a local authority doesn't know Mrs Jones hasn't collected her milk, the neighbours don't know Mrs Jones hasn't collected her milk and her family that lives wherever they live hasn't noticed either.

The Guardian

Since its inception, Signal hasn't collected or stored data.

TechCrunch

But so far Spitzer hasn't collected a penny.

Forbes

Although he hasn't collected anything from the Journal, Miner was obviously not wiped out in the MMAR debacle.

Forbes

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

To emphasize the ongoing nature of the absence, consider using "has yet to collect" instead of "has not collected".

Common error

Avoid using "has not collected" when "did not collect" is more appropriate for a one-time event in the past. "Has not collected" implies an ongoing state or a period of time where collection was possible but didn't occur.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "has not collected" functions as a verb phrase indicating the absence of an action (collecting) up to the present moment. As Ludwig AI suggests, it describes a state where something that could or should have been gathered has not been.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Science

30%

Formal & Business

10%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "has not collected" is a grammatically correct phrase used to indicate the absence of gathering or accumulating something up to the present. Ludwig AI confirms its usability in written English. It is most frequently found in news and media, science, and formal business contexts. The phrase has several alternatives, such as "did not gather" and "failed to accumulate", which can be used depending on the specific nuance desired. When using this phrase, ensure the context clearly indicates what has not been gathered and the implications of this lack. Avoid using it when "did not collect" is more appropriate for a one-time past event. All in all, "has not collected" is a versatile and useful phrase for expressing a lack of accumulation in various contexts.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

did not gather

Emphasizes the action of not gathering, focusing on a specific instance in the past.

failed to accumulate

Highlights the failure to accumulate something over a period.

did not amass

Implies a lack of large-scale gathering or accumulation.

has not compiled

Focuses on the absence of compiling or putting together data or items.

remained uncollected

Emphasizes the state of something not being collected, rather than the action.

is still lacking

Highlights a current deficiency or absence.

has yet to obtain

Emphasizes that something is anticipated but hasn't happened.

has not secured

Highlights the lack of securing or obtaining something, often in a competitive context.

did not retrieve

Focuses on the absence of retrieving something that was previously available.

has forgone collecting

Implies a deliberate decision to abstain from collecting.

FAQs

How to use "has not collected" in a sentence?

Use "has not collected" to indicate that something has not been gathered or accumulated up to a certain point. For example: "The organization has not collected enough donations this year."

What can I say instead of "has not collected"?

You can use alternatives like "did not gather", "failed to accumulate", or "did not amass" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "has not collected" or "did not collect"?

"Has not collected" implies an ongoing state or a period of time where collection was possible, while "did not collect" refers to a specific event in the past. Choose the option that best reflects the intended meaning.

What's the difference between "has not collected" and "has yet to collect"?

"Has not collected" simply states that something hasn't been gathered. "Has yet to collect" implies that something is expected or anticipated to be gathered in the future.