compile
Americanverb (used with object)
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to put together (documents, selections, or other materials) in one book or work.
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to make (a book, writing, or the like) of materials from various sources.
to compile an anthology of plays; to compile a graph showing changes in profit.
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to gather together.
to compile data.
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Computers. to translate (a computer program) from a high-level language into another language, usually machine language, using a compiler.
verb
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to make or compose from other materials or sources
to compile a list of names
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to collect or gather for a book, hobby, etc
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computing to create (a set of machine instructions) from a high-level programming language, using a compiler
Other Word Forms
- precompile verb (used with object)
- recompile verb (used with object)
- uncompiled adjective
- well-compiled adjective
Etymology
Origin of compile
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin compīlāre “to rob, pillage, steal from another writer,” equivalent to com- “with” + -pīlāre, perhaps akin to pīla “column, pier,” pīlāre “to fix firmly, plant” (hence, “pile up, accumulate”); com-, pile 1
Example Sentences
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The list compiles JPMorgan analysts’ top ideas aligned with value, growth, income, and short selling investing strategies.
From Barron's
The FDA earlier this year was seeking to compile examples of harm from Covid shots.
With Black Friday in mind, the Barron’s Tech team compiled a list of our favorite technology products that are well worth the cost and come with our highest recommendation.
From Barron's
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is still catching up on numbers it couldn’t compile during the spending impasse, including October job-creation figures, which are now coming next month.
Since 2012, the team has compiled archaeological information on population shifts, conflict and investments in agricultural systems.
From Science Daily
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