compilation
Translation
compilation, collection, anthology
Examples
The book is a compilation of his best articles.
The book is a compilation of his best articles.
The compilation of the dictionary took ten years.
The compilation of the dictionary took ten years.
Grammar Patterns
a compilation of ((sth.)) a collection of things brought together A new compilation of his poems has been published.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collection, anthology, assortment
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) and 'pilare' (to plunder, pile up). The idea is of gathering things together.
Memory Tips
Think of 'com-pile-ation'. You 'pile' things 'together' (com-) to make a collection.