compilation
//ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən//
Noun
compilationSingular
compilationsPlural
1
A collection of items, such as songs, writings, or data, gathered together into one volume or list.
This compilation of classic rock songs from the 1970s is very popular.
2
The act or process of compiling or gathering materials together.
The compilation of the report took several weeks.
3
In computing, the process of converting source code into executable machine code.
The compilation of the source code took several minutes.