Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

compilation

/ˌkɑm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.85 in modern English

Syllables: com-pi-la-tion
IPA: /ˌkɑm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.

Uncountable

noun

That which is compiled; especially, a book or document composed of materials gathering from other books or documents.

Countable

noun

Translation of source code into object code by a compiler.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The scope of this computor will not necessarily be restricted to paybill compilation; its application to other work is being studied, and all possible use will be made of its capabilities."
"Susie made Jasmine a compilation CD of some of the best songs they'd heard at the festival."

Etymology

English compile + -ation, from Middle French, from Latin compilatio (“a raking together, a plundering, a collection of documents”).

Word Breakdown

Suffix: compile

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌkɑm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
British English: /ˌkɒm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

compilations (plural)

Derived Forms

autocompilation decompilation metacompilation precompilation recompilation supercompilation transcompilation transpilation

Phrases

compilation album compilation tape cross-compilation

Synonyms

compilement anthology collection compiling digest

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce compilation?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkɑm.pɪˈleɪ.ʃən/.
What does compilation mean?: The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.
Where does compilation come from?: English compile + -ation, from Middle French, from Latin compilatio (“a raking together, a plundering, a collection of documents”).

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