compilation

American  

[kom-puh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of compiling.

   the compilation of documents.

2. something compiled, as a reference book.

   Synonyms:

   assortment, assemblage, collection

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compilation British  

/ ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. something collected or compiled, such as a list, report, etc

2. the act or process of collecting or compiling

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Other Word Forms

• compilatory adjective
• precompilation noun
• recompilation noun

Etymology

Origin of compilation

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin compīlatiōn-, stem of compīlātiō; equivalent to compile + -ation

Example Sentences

South Korean author, whose memoir, I Want to Die but I Want To Eat Tteokbokki, was a compilation of conversations with her psychiatrist about her depression.

From BBC

Investors are digesting Tesla’s publication on Monday of a compilation of 20 estimates from Wall Street analysts for vehicle deliveries, a key metric for car makers that gives a read-across for quarterly sales.

From Barron's

This compilation of 76 watches includes Paul Newman’s Rolex and Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Tiffany & Co. timepiece he wore to the Yalta Conference.

From The Wall Street Journal

That split among categories of consumers is exacerbating, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest compilation of economic anecdotes from around the country, known as the beige book.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indeed, the platform is a hot spot for fan-created Snoopy content, from memes featuring the puffer jacket to compilations of his most relatable moments.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assortment
• collection