compilation
noun
com·pi·la·tion
ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən 
also -ˌpī-
Synonyms
Examples of compilation in a Sentence
The CD is a compilation of greatest hits.
the slow compilation of data
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Alex Schlitz, who previously drew short stories in compilations such as YULE: Dreadful Tales for the Holiday Season and Sagas of the Shield Maiden Vol. 2, is handling the illustrations.
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
The compilation of clips then switched to the beach and a pair of black Vans sneakers lying in the sand as Penelope and her friends frolicked in the water in the background.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
Their debut album, Kasabian (2004), peaked at No. 4, while their compilation album Kasabian: The Albums reached No. 22.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 July 2024
Biggs shared a video compilation of Democrats, celebrities and media personalities using heated rhetoric about Trump.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2024
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
The compilation of clips then switched to the beach and a pair of black Vans sneakers lying in the sand as Penelope and her friends frolicked in the water in the background.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
Their debut album, Kasabian (2004), peaked at No. 4, while their compilation album Kasabian: The Albums reached No. 22.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 July 2024
Biggs shared a video compilation of Democrats, celebrities and media personalities using heated rhetoric about Trump.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2024
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compilation
noun
com·pi·la·tion
ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act or process of compiling
2
: something compiled
especially
: a book of materials gathered from other books
Legal Definition
compilation
noun
com·pi·la·tion
ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən
: a collection of preexisting materials and data so arranged to form a new original work under the law of copyright
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