compilation

noun

ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce compilation (audio)
Definition of compilationnext
as in anthology
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 In 2008, celebrities like Eddie Vedder and David Cross selected their favorite Sonic Youth songs for Hits are For Squares, a best-of compilation distributed by Starbucks. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 10 July 2026 The gallery will also display fan art contributions to a visual compilation of the Sonic universe. — Matt Minton, Variety, 8 July 2026 Graf sided with the defense to block the introduction of a compilation of surveillance videos from Utah Valley University because some had been altered to zoom in or had circles drawn around individuals. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 During the hearing, the court was shown a compilation of surveillance footage from the day of the shooting. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compilation
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  • Much like the long-running open-world game property — and Hawley’s own Fargo series — the show will adopt an anthology format, with new settings, characters, and storylines introduced each season.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • The director recalls previously developing an anthology series inspired by the East Asian legend of the Red String of Fate, the idea that two soulmates stay connected by an unbreakable red thread.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 July 2026
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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