compilation
noun
com·pi·la·tion
ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən 
also -ˌpī-
Examples of compilation in a Sentence
The CD is a compilation of greatest hits.
the slow compilation of data
Recent Examples on the Web
The new compilation is a sign that Wang Chung’s previous studio albums could seeing a reissue at some point.
—
David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The song would also feature as the opening track on the cult psychedelic garage compilation Nuggets in 1972.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 30 May 2025
On Wednesday, prosecutors presented a powerful video compilation that included bodycam and surveillance footage as well as 911 calls from both shooting locations.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for compilation
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The song would also feature as the opening track on the cult psychedelic garage compilation Nuggets in 1972.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.
—Luisa Calle, Billboard, 30 May 2025
On Wednesday, prosecutors presented a powerful video compilation that included bodycam and surveillance footage as well as 911 calls from both shooting locations.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for compilation
Cite this Entry
“Compilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compilation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
compilation
noun
com·pi·la·tion
ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act or process of compiling
2
: something compiled
especially
: a book of materials gathered from other books
Legal Definition
compilation
noun
com·pi·la·tion
ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən
: a collection of preexisting materials and data so arranged to form a new original work under the law of copyright
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share