compile Definition
- 1to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items, especially by collecting information from different places on the internet
- 2to change a computer program into a machine language so that the computer can read and execute it
Using compile: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "compile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She compiled a list of all the best restaurants in town.
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The report is compiled from data collected over the past year.
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The software compiles the code into an executable program.
compile Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with compile
to create a list of sources used in a research paper or project
Example
He spent hours compiling a bibliography for his thesis.
compile a playlist
to create a list of songs to be played in a particular order
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She compiled a playlist of her favorite songs for the road trip.
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The company compiled a database of customer information for marketing purposes.
Origins of compile
from Latin 'compilare', meaning 'to plunder'
Summary: compile in Brief
To 'compile' [kəmˈpaɪl] means to bring together different items to produce a book, list, report, or program. It can refer to collecting information from different sources or changing computer code into a machine language. Examples include 'She compiled a list of all the best restaurants in town,' and 'The software compiles the code into an executable program.' Phrases include 'compile a bibliography,' 'compile a playlist,' and 'compile a database.'
