Compile

/kəmˈpaɪl/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to collect and assemble information or data from various sources.

She decided to compile a list of all the books she had read over the past year.

to produce a program or code by translating source code into machine code.

The software engineer had to compile the code before running it.

to create something by gathering together various elements.

They will compile their findings into a comprehensive report for the committee.

From Middle English 'compile', from Latin 'compilare' meaning 'to plunder, gather together'.

compile a report

To gather information and create a detailed document.

compile data

To collect and organize information for analysis.

compiler

A program that converts source code into executable code.

compilation

The action or process of compiling something.

To gather or collect in a casual manner.

I'm just compiling my thoughts before the meeting.

To prepare for a final version.

Let's compile these notes into a presentation.