compilation — the action or process of producing something, especially a list or book, by assembling information collected from other sources
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of producing something, especially a list or book, by assembling information collected from other sources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːmpɪˈleɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- My K-pop playlist is basically a compilation of songs that make me want to dance badly in public
- The professor's compilation of student excuses could be published as a comedy book
- The research team's compilation of climate data revealed alarming trends
compilation
NOUN[/ˌkɑːmpɪˈleɪʃn/]
the action or process of producing something, especially a list or book, by assembling information collected from other sources
She made a compilation of her favorite love songs for him.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin compilare, meaning 'to heap together' or 'to plunder,' combined with the suffix -ation. The Latin root comes from com- (together) and pilare (to pile or heap).
Breakdown
com- (together) + pilare (to pile/heap) + -ation (process/result) = compilation
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My K-pop playlist is basically a compilation of songs that make me want to dance badly in public”
“The professor's compilation of student excuses could be published as a comedy book”
“The research team's compilation of climate data revealed alarming trends”
“This greatest hits compilation contains all their chart-topping singles”
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