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compilation Definition

com·pi·la·tion (käm′pə lā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of compiling
  2. something compiled, as a report

Etymology: ME compilacioun < L compilatio, a pillaging, hence collection of documents < compilatus, pp. of compile

compilation Synonyms

compilation

n.

  1. The action of compiling

    gathering, gathering together, compiling, incorporating, drawing together, codifying, collocating, collecting, aggregating, methodizing, systematizing, gleaning, accumulating, combining, assembling, organizing, coordinating, amassing, selecting, garnering, ordering, arranging, consolidating, joining, unifying; see also accumulation 1, collection 1.

  2. Something compiled

    collection, accumulation, anthology, assemblage; see collection 2.

compilation Law Definition

n

  1. In copyright law, an assemblage of data or preexisting literacy works that is selected and arranged in such a way that it results in an original work of authorship.
  2. A collection of updated statutes that have been rearranged to make their use more convenient.
compilation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • bibliography: The compilation of a major bibliography for Irish post-medieval archeology has been undertaken by IPMAG members.
  • statistic: We may also use cookies for the compilation of certain statistics relating to the use of the service which do not identify you personally.
  • inventory: The NAEI is being used as an important source of data for the compilation of appropriate local inventories.

Converse of object

  • release: They're also planning to release a compilation of Leeds bands.

Adjective modifier

  • 2cd: Much of the groups best material is here, especially on the first disk of this marvelous 2cd compilation.
  • unoriginal: In the US, there are no rights over data or unoriginal compilations of data.
  • awesome: On this performance My Awesome Compilation don't deserve to step into the UK minor leagues never mind the majors.
  • conditional: It enables conditional compilation for different compilers, different versions of the same compiler, and different OS platforms.
  • definitive: This 18-track CD is a definitive compilation of the career of A Witness a distinctive guitar-driven independent group working out of mid-80s Manchester.

Modifies a noun

  • 2001-2006: Published: 16 April 2004 | Category: Books | Written by Catherine Redfern back | top ^ | next Compilation ©2001-2006 Catherine Redfern.
  • CD: Copies text to clipboard ready for pasting, ideal for serial numbers on compilation CD 's 4.
  • album: The compilation album The Monster Show has also been released in more than 20 countries.
  • cd: Jay's latest production Late Night Tales is a compilation mix cd of his favorite tracks drawing on his musical inspirations.
  • tape: A free compilation tape on entry may just swing it.
  • cassette: I bought a compilation cassette tape way back in 1995 which had the song Vow on it.

Noun used with modifier

  • liveaboard: Which songs would you put on a liveaboard compilation tape?
  • CD: Why not buy a Mike Oldfield single CD compilation?
  • kernel: I won't go into the details of kernel compilation here, check your distribution's documentation or the Kernel HOWTO for details.
  • retro: Taito has shown us all just how to put a retro compilation together and Taito Legends is arguably the best of the bunch.
  • cassette: The cassette compilation Vintage Archers 3 - The Lost Episodes - was produced from some of the contributions from listeners.