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 Words From

• com·pil·a·to·ry [k, uh, m-, pahy, -l, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
• precom·pi·lation noun
• recom·pi·lation 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

We submitted the, source code for compilation in order to get a run code.

From MIT Technology Review

As much fun as it is, it seems like laughing at compilations of clumsy robots may soon be a thing of the past.

From Singularity Hub 

It followed up with a barrage of books, including new works on sherry and the iconic Lebanese winery Chateau Musar, plus compilations of writings about Bordeaux and wine in general.

From Washington Post

Ultimately, the success of such a compilation is given by the shares, referrals, and traffic you get from your audience.

From Search Engine Watch

Employers must give employees time to vote on Election Day in 30 states, says a compilation of relevant laws assembled by Workplace Fairness, a nonprofit that connects individuals with employment lawyers.

From Fortune

In 2008, too, TIME published a compilation of 10 years of Viagra jokes.

From The Daily Beast

The compilation also brought the Nazi-riffic Apt Pupil and leach-tastic The Body (aka Stand By Me) to the silver screen.

From The Daily Beast

For something more commonplace, check out a widely viewed YouTube compilation, “No Country For Women.”

From The Daily Beast

Without Elliott on the set this morning, GMA did get around to airing a goodbye compilation video.

From The Daily Beast

The people at Four Grounds Media help us find out with this compilation.

From The Daily Beast

I was soon surprised to find that I too had a taste for statistics and acquired some skill in their compilation.

From Project Gutenberg

On reference to Auckland officials the Committee was informed that the method of compilation had not been changed.

From Project Gutenberg

Like most productions of the time, it is mainly a compilation from earlier works now lost.

From Project Gutenberg

The tractate is described as a very elaborate and learned compilation from the Fathers upon the sanctity of the Sabbath.

From Project Gutenberg

If the bishop cannot write, he should be at least possessed of native shrewdness, says the author of the compilation.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• assortment
• collection