compilation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular compilation

Plural compilations

1. The act of collecting or gathering things from various sources and putting them together.

   I enjoy the compilation that is required when writing an article.

2. A collection of things that were compiled (taken from different places and put together). A compilation is usually a book or official paper made of materials from other books or official papers.

   The band was lazy, so instead of making new songs, they just made a compilation of old songs.