Compilation: meaning, definitions and examples

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compilation

 

[ ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

The action or process of producing something, especially a list, book, or report, by assembling information collected from other sources.

Synonyms

assemblage, collection, compiling, gathering

Examples of usage

  • His new book is a compilation of his previous essays.
  • The album is a compilation of their greatest hits.
  • We need to create a compilation of all the data for the presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A collection of tracks or songs put together on one album.

Synonyms

album, mixtape, playlist

Examples of usage

  • The compilation includes songs from various artists.
  • She enjoys listening to compilations of classical music.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The action of compiling or gathering things.

Synonyms

assembly, collection, compiling, gathering

Examples of usage

  • The compilation of evidence was crucial for the investigation.
  • She was in charge of the compilation of statistics for the report.

Translations

Translations of the word "compilation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compilação

🇮🇳 संकलन

🇩🇪 Zusammenstellung

🇮🇩 kompilasi

🇺🇦 компіляція

🇵🇱 kompilacja

🇯🇵 コンパイル

🇫🇷 compilation

🇪🇸 compilación

🇹🇷 derleme

🇰🇷 컴파일

🇸🇦 تجميع

🇨🇿 kompilace

🇸🇰 kompilácia

🇨🇳 编译

🇸🇮 kompilacija

🇮🇸 samantekt

🇰🇿 компиляция

🇬🇪 კომპილაცია

🇦🇿 kompilyasiya

🇲🇽 compilación

Etymology

The word 'compilation' originated from the Latin word 'compilatio', which means 'a gathering together'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century. Over the years, the term has been used in various contexts, from literature to music to software development, reflecting the act of assembling various elements into a unified whole.

See also: compile, compiled, compiler, compiling.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,734 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.