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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The video is a compilation of clips of charismatic Christian prophet Kim Clement, spliced together from 2007 appearances in California and Arizona.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Creators of “Quotidien” are well aware of their reputation overseas, even stoking the flames by posting a compilation video of their celebrity interviews on YouTube in November.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
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
Fans thronged into the Uptown Theater in Pasadena to see The Life of Seabiscuit, a compilation of the horse’s newsreel footage.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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