Definition of COMPILATION (original) (raw)

: the act or process of compiling

the annual compilation of data

: something compiled

a compilation of hit songs

a compilation of vehicular accident reports

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Examples of compilation in a Sentence

The CD is a compilation of greatest hits. the slow compilation of data

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Reflecting on Chic’s enduring popularity following the release of Chic compilation Up All Night in 2013, Anderson told Pop Matters why Chic’s productions continue to resonate. —Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024 Artist Spotlight: John Anderson Though now enshrined in the Country Music Hall of Fame, John Anderson is also a still-vital artist who tours regularly and has released a new album and two career compilations in the past half-decade. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 These awards have since become a benchmark of success for artists at all stages, from debut tracks to career-spanning compilations. —Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024 The compilation is still present inside the top 10 on the U.K. albums chart. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compilation