not yet collected

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "not yet collected" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something has not been gathered or obtained at the present time but may be in the future. Example: "The data from the recent survey is not yet collected, so we cannot analyze the results."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Encyclopedias

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

17 human-written examples

The company was generating lots of potential value, but had not yet collected on it.

The New Yorker

However, the experiment has not yet collected enough data to allow scientists to determine the source of this antimatter.

The Guardian

Many have not yet collected their legal status documentation, which in any case is only a temporary one that needs to be renewed after one or two years.

The Guardian

But two Republican officials said today that Mr. Schundler, the former mayor of Jersey City, had not yet collected $2 million in actual checks.

The New York Times

Mr. Giuliani has not yet collected soft money but also has declined to repudiate the practice, leading Mrs. Clinton's aides to call him a hypocrite.

The New York Times

In the heat, the trash that the department and the commercial haulers had not yet collected proved both an olfactory and linguistic problem for New Yorkers.

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

43 human-written examples

Complex CT studies with multiple helical acquisitions were not compared as their data collection and comparison are more difficult, and currently our government does not yet collect these data to establish national DRLs.

Insights into Imaging

If you are not yet collecting data on your charities event, attendees and donors, start doing so.

The Guardian

But many law enforcement agencies do not yet collect data on whether use of a cell phone contributed to an accident.

The New York Times

Research on the dangers of cell phone use in cars is scant, as many law enforcement agencies do not yet collect data on whether use of a cell phone contributed to an accident.

The New York Times

Alas, the U.S. government does not (yet) collect information about businesses' use of robots.

Forbes

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "not yet collected" to clearly indicate that something is in a preliminary state and has not been fully compiled or gathered at the time of writing. It implies an expectation that collection will occur in the future.

Common error

Avoid using "not yet collected" when you mean something will never be collected. "Not yet" implies a future action, while "never" indicates a permanent state.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "not yet collected" functions as an adverbial modifier, specifying the timing or state of being collected. It indicates that an action or process (collection) has not been completed up to the present time, as suggested by Ludwig.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Science

35%

Wiki

10%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

10%

Formal & Business

5%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "not yet collected" is a grammatically sound and commonly used phrase that indicates something has not been gathered or obtained up to the present time, implying a future action. According to Ludwig, the expression is correct and usable. Its usage spans various contexts, including news, science, encyclopedias and wiki articles, with a neutral to formal register. While alternatives exist, such as "awaiting collection" or "still uncollected", they may subtly shift the meaning or tone. It's important to distinguish its meaning from similar constructions like "never collected", which express a permanent state of non-collection.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

still uncollected

Replaces "not yet" with "still", emphasizing the ongoing state of being uncollected.

has not been gathered

Uses the verb "gathered" instead of "collected", providing a slightly different nuance.

remains to be collected

Emphasizes the future action of collection that needs to occur.

not currently assembled

Substitutes "collected" with "assembled", implying a gathering of parts.

not presently compiled

Replaces "collected" with "compiled", suggesting a more formal gathering of information.

not yet assembled

Uses the word "assembled" instead of "collected" maintaining the time aspect.

unreceived as of yet

This alternative highlights that something hasn't been received using the word "unreceived" instead of "collected".

awaiting collection

Focuses on the anticipation of the collection process.

still pending collection

Emphasizes that the collection is an event that is still in the future and expected.

not realized

Implies that a potential collection or realization hasn't happened.

FAQs

How can I use "not yet collected" in a sentence?

You can use "not yet collected" to indicate that data, items, or information are in the process of being gathered but are not complete. For example, "The survey responses are "not yet collected", so the results are unavailable."

What's a formal alternative to "not yet collected"?

In formal contexts, consider alternatives like "awaiting collection" or "pending collection" for a more professional tone.

Is it correct to say 'not collected yet' instead of "not yet collected"?

While "not collected yet" is understandable, ""not yet collected"" is generally preferred for its smoother and more grammatically standard flow.

What is the difference between "not yet collected" and "uncollected"?

"Uncollected" simply means not gathered, while ""not yet collected"" suggests that collection is expected to happen in the future. For example, "The trash is still "uncollected" (no implication of future collection)" vs. "The trash is "not yet collected" (implying it will be collected later)".