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Compilation

//kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources. uncountable

    "The scope of this computor will not necessarily be restricted to paybill compilation; its application to other work is being studied, and all possible use will be made of its capabilities."

  2. 2
    the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list) wordnet
  3. 3
    That which is compiled; especially, a book or document composed of materials gathering from other books or documents. countable

    "Susie made Jasmine a compilation CD of some of the best songs they'd heard at the festival."

  4. 4
    something that is compiled (as into a single book or file) wordnet
  5. 5
    Translation of source code into object code by a compiler. countable, uncountable

Etymology

English compile + -ation, from Middle French, from Latin compilatio (“a raking together, a plundering, a collection of documents”).

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