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
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The singer’s induction on Saturday follows the release of her greatest hits compilation Forever in September.
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
One volume contained transcripts of interviews conducted by the defunct Jan. 6 committee, while another contained a compilation of Trump’s social media posts.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Oct. 2024
Interestingly, his Legacy greatest hits compilation appears on two lists—but not the same ones that see The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust bounce back.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Within a week and a half, a record label in Bend, Oregon, had released a 16-track compilation dedicated to the style; another compilation, curated by Daniel and Machinedrum’s Travis Stewart, is due out this fall, whittled down from more than 90 submissions.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2024
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
One volume contained transcripts of interviews conducted by the defunct Jan. 6 committee, while another contained a compilation of Trump’s social media posts.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Oct. 2024
Interestingly, his Legacy greatest hits compilation appears on two lists—but not the same ones that see The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust bounce back.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Within a week and a half, a record label in Bend, Oregon, had released a 16-track compilation dedicated to the style; another compilation, curated by Daniel and Machinedrum’s Travis Stewart, is due out this fall, whittled down from more than 90 submissions.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2024
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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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