Compilation

/ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the action or process of compiling something, especially a collection or list of items.

The album is a compilation of the band's best songs from the past decade.

a collection of various items assembled together.

The anthology is a compilation of essays on modern literature.

the result of compiling information or data.

The report is a compilation of research findings from numerous studies.

From Latin 'compilatio', from 'compilare' meaning 'to gather together'.

greatest hits compilation

A collection of an artist's most popular songs.

compilation album

An album consisting of tracks from various artists or a selection by one artist.

data compilation

The process of gathering and organizing data from various sources.

compile

To gather together and organize information or items.

composite

Made up of various parts or elements.

aggregate

A whole formed by combining several elements.

anthology

A collection of selected literary pieces or passages.

A best-of collection, often used informally.

Check out this compilation of all the viral videos!

A remix of various elements.

That track is just a compilation of sounds they found online.