compilation

noun

com·​pi·​la·​tion ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən 

 also  -ˌpī-

1

: the act or process of compiling

the annual compilation of data

2

: something compiled

a compilation of hit songs

a compilation of vehicular accident reports

Synonyms

• album
• anthology
• collectanea
• compendium
• florilegium
• miscellany
• reader

Examples of compilation in a Sentence

The CD is a compilation of greatest hits.

the slow compilation of data

Recent Examples on the Web

The Black experience, though, will always resist compilation. —Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2024

Between photos, Alba included a compilation of clips from the ceremony and reception, capturing moments like the couple's first dance and Warren's speech for his brother. —Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024

The popular YouTube channel Fine Brothers Entertainment (now called React) posted a viral compilation of YouTubers reacting to Korean mukbangs with shock and amusement. —Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024

Since her last solo project, Beyoncé has released a compilation album with her husband entitled Everything is Love. —Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see compile

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

compilation

noun

com·​pi·​la·​tion ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the act or process of compiling

2

: something compiled

especially : a book of materials gathered from other books

Legal Definition

compilation

noun

com·​pi·​la·​tion ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən 

: a collection of preexisting materials and data so arranged to form a new original work under the law of copyright