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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Now entering his age-38 season, deGrom will attempt to compile at least 30 starts in consecutive seasons for the first time since winning his back-to-back NL Cy Young Awards in 2018 and 2019.
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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Montaric Brown, Jacksonville Brown, 26, is a four-year veteran who started 22 of 32 games for the Jaguars during the last two seasons, compiling 126 tackles, three interceptions and 20 passes defended.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Her mother, Katie Hensle, spent nine years as the head coach of the Chaparrals, compiling a record of 209-99 before resigning in February 2022.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
During his three seasons with the Bears, Moore compiled 244 catches, 3,012 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns during his tenure.
—Carter Bahns, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Montaric Brown, Jacksonville Brown, 26, is a four-year veteran who started 22 of 32 games for the Jaguars during the last two seasons, compiling 126 tackles, three interceptions and 20 passes defended.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Her mother, Katie Hensle, spent nine years as the head coach of the Chaparrals, compiling a record of 209-99 before resigning in February 2022.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
During his three seasons with the Bears, Moore compiled 244 catches, 3,012 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns during his tenure.
—Carter Bahns, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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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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