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compilation

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ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən

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a collection of writings the poet bound a compilation of her best work into a single volume

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Recent Examples of compilation Seven of their LPs, including two hits compilations, are platinum or multiplatinum, with four others going gold. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 The compilation appears within the top 10 for the first time on America’s ranking of the top-selling releases of any style or length. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The label also put out a compilation record earlier this year marking the milestone. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Bridgers has talked at length about her love for New Moon, the posthumous 2007 compilation of Elliott Smith songs. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compilation

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Some schools might generate only a handful of print; a team like Ohio State, on the other hand, produces its own anthology.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The latest iteration of the anthology series follows Lizzie Borden and marks the first tale to center on a woman.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

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