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

The compilation accords dignity to the field and underscores the porous boundary between commercial and fine art.

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This delightful compilation suggests that even those in the world of architecture have been leaning on Vitruvius for knowledge about the Roman architectural world through some combination of ignorance and laziness.

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The least populated category was best compilation soundtrack for visual media, with just 48 entries.

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In a heartwarming compilation highlighting the global and intergenerational fanbase, fans submitted clips of themselves singing their favorite “Wicked” tunes and speaking about why they love the movie and musical.

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One of them showed Gandhi standing in front of a big image of Nery, while another showed a compilation of 22 voters with different names and addresses but all with her photos.

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Related Words

• assortment 
• collection