compilation

[kom-puh-ley-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of compiling.

   the compilation of documents.

2. something compiled, as a reference book.

   Synonyms: assortment, assemblage, collection

compilation

/ ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

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

2. the act or process of collecting or compiling

Other Word Forms

• compilatory adjective
• precompilation noun
• recompilation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of compilation¹

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

Example Sentences

She went on to write the introduction to the fifth “Far Side” compilation.

From Salon

She was pictured on the cover of a Laboe compilation album, eyes sparkling, forever young.

From Los Angeles Times

The compilation album mashes together the best of two albums: “Kid A” and “Amnesiac,” which came out just eight months apart.

From Los Angeles Times

In the same compilation, Carson explained that a jive is difficult for a first dance and praised Irwin’s positivity.

From Los Angeles Times

“There was a Beach Boys compilation, the debut album by Kate Bush, Simon & Garfunkel. I still love all the moods in that kind of stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assortment 
• collection