noun
- plural of fond; a collection of documents, records, or materials (especially in archival or library contexts)
Usage: chiefly used in archival and library science; often capitalized when referring to a specific collection
Examples
- The library's manuscript fonds include letters dating back to the 18th century.
- Researchers accessed the university's historical fonds to study local history.
- The museum cataloged its newly acquired fonds of photographs and documents.
- Archivists organized the fonds according to international standards.