compile
verb
com·pile
kəm-ˈpī(-ə)l 
compiled; compiling
1
: to compose out of materials from other documents
compile a statistical chart
2
: to collect and edit into a volume
compile a book of poems
3
: to build up gradually
compiled a record of four wins and two losses
4
: to run (something, such as a program) through a compiler
Examples of compile in a Sentence
He compiled a book of poems.
She compiled a list of names.
They took the best submissions and compiled them in a single issue of the magazine.
We compiled our findings in the report.
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To compile our list of the best pregnancy-safe protein powders, our prenatal dietitians evaluated protein powders on the market using the latest research combined with their own clinical experience and also interviewed other experts in the field.
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The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2024
The banking giant also posted earnings per share of $4.44, surpassing the $4.17 expected by analysts, according to estimates compiled by FactSet.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
In 1948, Vogue published its 658-page Book of Etiquette, compiled by editor Millicent Fenwick, featuring how-tos, dos and don’ts, and the proper politesse for a remarkably varied set of scenarios.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
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S&P Global Market Intelligence compiles a similar ranking that looks broadly similar to Moody’s despite some differences.
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Under the legislation, the Office of Child Advocate would be required to compile, collect and preserve a record of complaints that are received.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
The tax burden numbers are compiled using property tax as a share of personal income, individual Income tax as a share of personal income and total sales and excise tax as a share of personal income.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
She's been compiling all the bizarre things about her mother over the years.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2024
The banking giant also posted earnings per share of $4.44, surpassing the $4.17 expected by analysts, according to estimates compiled by FactSet.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
In 1948, Vogue published its 658-page Book of Etiquette, compiled by editor Millicent Fenwick, featuring how-tos, dos and don’ts, and the proper politesse for a remarkably varied set of scenarios.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
Protect your assets: Best high-yield savings accounts of 2023
S&P Global Market Intelligence compiles a similar ranking that looks broadly similar to Moody’s despite some differences.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Under the legislation, the Office of Child Advocate would be required to compile, collect and preserve a record of complaints that are received.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
The tax burden numbers are compiled using property tax as a share of personal income, individual Income tax as a share of personal income and total sales and excise tax as a share of personal income.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
She's been compiling all the bizarre things about her mother over the years.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
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compile
verb
com·pile
kəm-ˈpīl
compiled; compiling
1
: to collect into a volume or list
compile a book of poems
2
: to put together in a new form out of materials from other books or documents
compile a history of India
3
: to translate (as a computer program) with a compiler
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