compilation

CEFRB2

/ˌkɒm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A collection of items gathered into one work.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    That which is compiled; especially, a book or document composed of materials gathering from other books or documents.

Examples

  • He devoted his whole life to compilation of the dictionary.

  • Attached is the draft compilation.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Translation of source code into object code by a compiler.

  2. The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.

More examples

In context

  • Susie made Jasmine a compilation CD of some of the best songs they'd heard at the festival.

  • The scope of this computor will not necessarily be restricted to paybill compilation; its application to other work is being studied, and all possible use will be made of its capabilities.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

English compile + -ation, from Middle French, from Latin compilatio (“a raking together, a plundering, a collection of documents”).