compilation
noun
com·pi·la·tion
ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən 
also -ˌpī-
Synonyms
Examples of compilation in a Sentence
The CD is a compilation of greatest hits.
the slow compilation of data
Recent Examples on the Web
Steve’s wife Terri Irwin celebrated what would have been his 62nd birthday in February by sharing a video compilation of her late husband.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Musician and professor Chris Waterman's liner notes to the 1985 compilation album, Juju Roots 1930s - 1950s (Rounder), describes how British companies brought banjos (as well as guitars, mandolins and country music records) to Nigeria.
—Aaron Cohen, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
The compilation peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and has managed to remain a favorite for decades.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Of course, The Color Purple movie musical cleaned up with a staggering 12 wins, including outstanding motion picture, outstanding soundtrack/compilation album and four individual acting awards.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024
Fopp is a little more flimsy, making the compilation feel lopsided.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2024
In recognition of Women's History Month and International Women's Day on March 8th, here is a compilation of 10 women who have significantly impacted the trajectory of women's soccer throughout history, on and off the pitch!
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The hitmaker responded in the comments to a post on Instagram made by the electronic music publication Dancing Astronaut, which included a compilation of footage from his show on the festival main stage.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
The 11-track compilation, which also features Courtney Barnett, Devo, Big Freedia, Julia Jacklin, and others, arrives on June 21 to mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2024
Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Musician and professor Chris Waterman's liner notes to the 1985 compilation album, Juju Roots 1930s - 1950s (Rounder), describes how British companies brought banjos (as well as guitars, mandolins and country music records) to Nigeria.
—Aaron Cohen, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
The compilation peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and has managed to remain a favorite for decades.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Of course, The Color Purple movie musical cleaned up with a staggering 12 wins, including outstanding motion picture, outstanding soundtrack/compilation album and four individual acting awards.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024
Fopp is a little more flimsy, making the compilation feel lopsided.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2024
In recognition of Women's History Month and International Women's Day on March 8th, here is a compilation of 10 women who have significantly impacted the trajectory of women's soccer throughout history, on and off the pitch!
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The hitmaker responded in the comments to a post on Instagram made by the electronic music publication Dancing Astronaut, which included a compilation of footage from his show on the festival main stage.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
The 11-track compilation, which also features Courtney Barnett, Devo, Big Freedia, Julia Jacklin, and others, arrives on June 21 to mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compilation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
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