Compilation
[kɒmpɪ'leɪʃ(ə)n] or [,kɑmpɪ'leʃən]
Definition
(noun.) the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list); 'the job of compiling the inventory took several hours'.
(noun.) something that is compiled (as into a single book or file).
Checked by Andrew--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.
(n.) That which is compiled; especially, a book or document composed of materials gathering from other books or documents.
Typed by Borg
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Book-making.[2]. Selection (of literary matter), book of selections.
Typed by Debora
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Collation, composition, patchwork
ANT:Effusion, creation
Inputed by Jane
Examples
- It is to that end that authorities in each of the industries presented have co-operated in the compilation of this interesting and instructive volume. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Editor: Maggie