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.
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.
The least populated category was best compilation soundtrack for visual media, with just 48 entries.
From BBC
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.
From Los Angeles Times
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