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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 Those mistakes have been frequent enough to spawn entire YouTube compilations. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The compilation returns to multiple rankings across the Atlantic and even scores the singer-songwriter her first leader on one tally. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Many of the songs on this album are shared among other Parton projects — hits compilations and studio albums. — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2026 Sure, Capcom's released a few compilations of the Blue Bomber's spin-off series, like the Mega Man Battle Network Collection, but there hasn't been a new mainline series entry since Mega Man 11 nearly a decade ago. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compilation
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  • The Welsh actor made history as the first male actor to win lead acting awards in drama, comedy, and limited/anthology series.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Salone world tour will begin Thursday, with a presentation at Indonesia Design Week, with a showcase of the Salone Satellite Permanent Collection, an anthology of emerging designer creations.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compilation. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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