compilation

Examples

• All

• The anthology is a wonderful compilation of stories from different cultures.

• Four types of library materials: anthologies, conference proceedings, scholarly journals, and compilations accounted for almost 15 percent of the sample.

  Academic text (2015)

• It's kind of a compilation of videos.

• We just keep a compilation of all the noises so far.

• There was a good compilation of GIFs.

• It is an absolutely incredible compilation of stories and tactics.

• A compilation of thoroughbred bloodlines.

  A View to a Kill (1985)

• The first Ottoman compilation of poets' lives was written in 1538, followed by five others in quick succession.

  Academic text (2013)

• She created a compilation of her favorite songs for the road trip.

• The library has a new compilation of classic literature available for borrowing.

Synonyms

A

album

vscompilation

∞ 1.4

A set of songs that an artist or band releases together as one item

is not limited to sound recordings and applies to many item types

C

collection

vscompilation

918 1.4

A group of similar things gathered together, like books or stamps

is a deliberately organized set assembled into a single published item

C

catalog

vscompilation

• US

227 2.5

A list of items with details, often in a book

focuses on assembling items into one item rather than listing details

D

digest

vscompilation

41 4.7

A short publication that collects and summarizes news or articles

is about assembling items rather than focusing on summarizing content

A

anthology

vscompilation

33 5.6

A book of poems, stories, or short writings by different writers

is more general and covers any kind of items gathered and organized

A

aggregation

vscompilation

12 6.1

A group of things joined together as one whole

is the finished, organized product presented as a single item

C

compendium

vscompilation

10 8.8

A book or guide that collects and summarizes important facts about a subject

focuses on assembled items rather than summary or concise explanation

R

record album

vscompilation

7 3.0

A set of songs released together with one cover

is the general act of assembling items, not tied to a specific format

C

conglomeration

vscompilation

7 7.4

A group of different things gathered in one place

suggests an orderly, organized gathering rather than a random mass

O

omnibus

vscompilation

2 8.1

A book that contains several stories or articles by the same author

is broader, used for any gathered items, not only multiwork volumes

C

cumulation

vscompilation

1 8.0

A pile of things gathered together

implies purposeful arrangement and organization into one coherent item

How Large

collection

918 1.4

compilation

31 3.5

selection

123 1.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology