compilation

com·pi·la·tion | \ ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən

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Definition of compilation

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

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Examples of compilation in a Sentence

The CD is a compilation of greatest hits. the slow compilation of data

Recent Examples on the Web Steven Gerrard's goal against Olympiacos, which shows up on most of the 'greatest half-volleys' YouTube compilations, is not a half-volley. — SI.com, "The Complete Guide to Volleys, Half-Volleys, Bouncing Balls; Or 'STOP GETTING VOLLEYS WRONG'," 24 Oct. 2019 Only three teams from the American – Houston, Wichita State and Memphis – are currently considered in the Big Dance, according to BracketMatrix.com, a compilation of 98 mock brackets and prognostications. — Fletcher Page, Cincinnati.com, "John Brannen: For Cincinnati Bearcats basketball, there's 'meaning behind' Houston matchup," 31 Jan. 2020 Today, luxury e-tailer Matches Fashion announced the arrival of The Wedding Edit, a compilation of 30 bespoke collections and 250 unique pieces designed by the likes of Christopher Kane, Wandler, Erdem, and Cecilie Bahnsen. — Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, "Say Yes To Matches Fashion’s Wedding Edit," 23 Jan. 2020 The evening is a compilation of film footage, narration, music and dance and the Black Academy of Arts & Letters 200-voice concert choir. KEEP MOVING FORWARD: THE CITY OF IRVING’S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. — Norma Cavazos, Dallas News, "Celebrate MLK Day at parades and other events across Dallas-Fort Worth," 17 Jan. 2020 The tracker is a compilation of recent cases of anti-Jewish vandalism, harassment and assault reported to or detected by the group. — Anchorage Daily News, "Jewish leaders urge action after another ‘senseless’ attack," 30 Dec. 2019 Being old enough to have once bought, in earnest, a Rock Against Bush compilation CD is to feel a certain sense of déjà vu in the Trump era. — J.c. Pan, The New Republic, "Toward a Working-Class Anti-War Movement," 13 Jan. 2020 Select the year for compilations going back to 2004. — John Goodspeed, ExpressNews.com, "Long arm of the game law," 26 Dec. 2019 Darryl Pinckney’s latest literary compilation places a historical lens on the most pivotal moments in black America. — Candace Mcduffie, The Christian Science Monitor, "Q&A with Darryl Pinckney: The paradox of black visibility," 12 Nov. 2019

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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compilations. Accessed 21 Feb. 2020.

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compilation

noun

English Language Learners Definition of compilation

: a group of things (such as songs or pieces of writing) that have been gathered into a collection

: the act or process of gathering things together

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compilation

com·pi·la·tion | \ ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən

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Legal Definition of compilation

: a collection of preexisting materials and data so arranged to form a new original work under the law of copyright

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