compilation

//ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən//
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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.