adjective
1. : gathered together
the collected works of Scott
2. : freed from agitation, excitement, or distraction : possessed of calmness and composure often through concentrated effort
such an intellect … cannot be at a loss, cannot but be patient, collected , majestically calm — J.H.Newman
3. of a gait : performed or performable by a horse from a state of collection
collected gaits include the trot, canter, and rack
Synonyms: see cool