Compilation Meaning
/ˌkɒm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.
nounThat which is compiled; especially, a book or document composed of materials gathering from other books or documents.
Sentence Examples
Attached is the draft compilation.
He devoted his whole life to compilation of the dictionary.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The professor assigned a ____ of classic poems for the literature seminar.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The popular album is a fantastic ____ of the band's most famous and beloved hits.
Word Origin & History
English compile + -ation, from Middle French, from Latin compilatio (“a raking together, a plundering, a collection of documents”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1957 November 26, “Electronics in Railway Accountancy”, in Railway Magazine, page 746:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The professor assigned a ____ of classic poems for the literature seminar.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The popular album is a fantastic ____ of the band's most famous and beloved hits.