compilation
Americannoun
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the act of compiling.
the compilation of documents.
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something compiled, as a reference book.
- Synonyms:
- assortment , assemblage , collection
noun
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something collected or compiled, such as a list, report, etc
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the act or process of collecting or compiling
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
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Other compilations of hacked records also included her details.
From BBC
The compilation accords dignity to the field and underscores the porous boundary between commercial and fine art.
Mr Kalkal's team couldn't be happier about the compilation but he says the initial process of translation was hardly delightful.
From BBC
Life in Steps was a whirlwind with seven studio albums, seven compilation albums, thirty singles and five arena tours.
From BBC
It then turned into essays and compilations and very clearly, biographical things rather than writing fiction.
From Salon
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