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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A double vinyl compilation including Gustavo Santaolalla’s score, plus tracks by generation-defining Mexican rock bands like Control Machete and Café Tacvba, has also been recently released.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
A compilation of local media reports tallied at least 21 storm-related deaths.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
Our compilation of incidents is far from complete.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026
South Korean author, whose memoir, I Want to Die but I Want To Eat Tteokbokki, was a compilation of conversations with her psychiatrist about her depression.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
A compilation of hits by the Carpenters and a new one from Barbra Streisand called The Way We Were.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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