compilation
ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən
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Definition of compilation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
gathering processact of gathering information from various sources
  • The compilation of data was crucial for the research..
collection gathering
2.
mediacollection of items like songs or videos
  • The album is a compilation of their greatest hits.
anthology assemblage collection
3.
technologyTECH.translation of source code into object codeTECH.
  • The compilation of the program was successful.
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Origin of compilation

Latin, compilare (to plunder) + -tion (action)

Terms with compilation included in their meaning

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art
exhibition or compilation showing an artist's work over a period of time
creativity
video compilation showcasing skills in a creative field
programming
computer file that holds original human-readable program code before compilation
computing
be converted into software by compilation
internet compilation
compilation of memorable moments with effects
media
compilation of the best moments
technology
original code or script for compilation
technology
performing code compilation right before execution

Examples of compilation in a sentence

  • He oversaw the compilation of the annual report.
  • The book is a compilation of essays from various authors.
  • They released a compilation of classic movie scenes.
  • Compilation errors can be tricky to debug.
  • The software's compilation took several hours.

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  1. French:compilation, recueil, ...
  2. German:Zusammenstellung, Kompilation, ...
  3. Italian:raccolta, compilation, ...
  4. Spanish:recopilación, colección, ...
  5. Portuguese:recolha, coletânea, ...
  6. Chinese:汇编, 合辑, ...
  7. Japanese:コンパイル, コンピレーション, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْمِيع, مَجْمُوعَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִיסּוּף, לֶקֶט, ...
  10. Russian:сборник, антология, ...
  11. Ukrainian:компіляція, збірка, ...
  12. Hindi:संकलन, संग्रह, ...
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