compilation

noun

com·​pi·​la·​tion ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce compilation (audio)
 also  -ˌpī-
1
: the act or process of compiling
the annual compilation of data
2
: something compiled
a compilation of hit songs
a compilation of vehicular accident reports

Examples of compilation in a Sentence

The CD is a compilation of greatest hits. the slow compilation of data
Recent Examples on the Web First Country is a compilation of the best new country songs, videos and albums that dropped this week. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2024 On Friday, the Village of Carol Stream released a 33-minute video containing a compilation of police body camera videos of six Carol Stream Police Department officers. Rebekah Riess, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024 His compilation Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers, is on the rise again as people across the country return to the set following the release of a biopic about the superstar, titled Bob Marley: One Love. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 So far in 2024, tech companies have reported to the EDD their intentions to slash more than 5,200 jobs in the Bay Area, according to this news organization’s compilation of the state labor agency’s WARN records. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024 His compilation of hits previously peaked at No. 2 in 2008 when it was released. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2024 Here’s a compilation of best practices shared by former CPA candidates who are now proud holders of the CPA title. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2024 Sperry shared a compilation of photos with Teller to her Instagram account Wednesday to mark the actor's birthday, including solo photo booth images of the Whiplash star and a picture from the couple's 2019 wedding ceremony. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024 Formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980, Depeche Mode has released 15 studio albums, seven live albums, 10 compilation albums, 16 box sets, and 60 singles over the past 40-odd years. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see compile

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of compilation was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compilation. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

compilation

noun
com·​pi·​la·​tion ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce compilation (audio)
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 How to pronounce compilation (audio)
: a collection of preexisting materials and data so arranged to form a new original work under the law of copyright

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