compilation
noun
com·pi·la·tion
ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən 
also -ˌpī-
Examples of compilation in a Sentence
The CD is a compilation of greatest hits.
the slow compilation of data
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Elton John Returns to the Top 10 Diamonds, one of John's many compilations of his plethora of hits, lifts one spot on the Official Albums Streaming chart.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
The Instagram reel was a compilation of sweet photos and videos of the couple and their children over the years.
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According to a compilation by The Sporting News, Spoelstra’s 10 challenges going into Wednesday were nine fewer than the next lowest team, the Washington Wizards, with 19.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2025
The Instagram reel was a compilation of sweet photos and videos of the couple and their children over the years.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
According to a compilation by The Sporting News, Spoelstra’s 10 challenges going into Wednesday were nine fewer than the next lowest team, the Washington Wizards, with 19.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compilation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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