Word
compiling
Phoneticscom·pil·ing
US/kəmˈpaɪɫɪŋ/
UK/kəmpˈaɪlɪŋ/
Definition
n. the process of gathering information from different places to create a single list, book, or report.
n. the act of accumulating and systematic arrangement of data or materials from various sources into a unified whole. Often refers to the production of a literary or technical work.
Examples
“Compiling the final report took several days.”
“The researcher spent months compiling a database of every local plant species found in the valley.”
“The meticulous task of compiling the anthology required the editor to cross-reference hundreds of original manuscripts to ensure historical accuracy.”
Examples
simple
“Compiling the final report took several days.”
contextual
“The researcher spent months compiling a database of every local plant species found in the valley.”
complex
“The meticulous task of compiling the anthology required the editor to cross-reference hundreds of original manuscripts to ensure historical accuracy.”
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; frequently followed by the preposition 'of' when describing the material being gathered.
Real-World Examples
“One resident, whose family friends had also stayed behind, began compiling a list of people she saw on videos published by the Ukrainian military and journalists.” “An organization called DeFlock, founded in 2024, hopes to increase the numbers by compiling a map of the cameras’ locations.” Word family
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