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Compile

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəmˈpaɪl/","/kəmˈpaɪlz/","/kəmˈpaɪld/","/kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəmˈpaɪl/","/kəmˈpaɪlz/","/kəmˈpaɪld/","/kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Compile

to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc.; to collect information in order to produce a book, list, etc.

In simple words: To gather and put together information or data.

Compile in a sentence

• We are trying to compile a list of suitable people for the job.
• The album was compiled from live recordings from last year's tour.
• The figures were compiled from a survey of 2  000 schoolchildren.

How to use Compile

Use 'compile' when you are creating a collection of data or resources. It is often used in academic or professional contexts, but less common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

compile + object

Memory hint

Think of 'compile' as 'combing piles' of information together.

Related words

Collocations with Compile

• compile data
• compile a report
• compile information
• compile statistics
• compile materials

Synonyms for Compile

• gather
• collect
• assemble
• accumulate
• aggregate

Opposites of Compile

• discard
• dissolve
• disperse

Common mistakes with Compile

• Confused with 'compile' vs 'complile' (spelling error)
• Using 'compile' with an incorrect preposition (should be 'compile data' not 'compile with data')
• Misunderstanding 'compile' as only computer-related (it can refer to any type of gathering information)

Frequently asked questions about Compile

What does Compile mean?

To gather and put together information or data.

What is the definition of Compile?

to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc.; to collect information in order to produce a book, list, etc.

How do you use Compile in a sentence?

We are trying to compile a list of suitable people for the job.

Can you give another example of Compile?

The album was compiled from live recordings from last year's tour.

What are synonyms for Compile?

Common alternatives include gather, collect, assemble, accumulate, aggregate.

What is the opposite of Compile?

Opposite meanings include discard, dissolve, disperse.

What words go with Compile?

It commonly pairs with compile data, compile a report, compile information, compile statistics, compile materials.

What are common mistakes when using Compile?

Confused with 'compile' vs 'complile' (spelling error) Using 'compile' with an incorrect preposition (should be 'compile data' not 'compile with data') Misunderstanding 'compile' as only computer-related (it can refer to any type of gathering information)

How do you pronounce Compile?

US: /["/kəmˈpaɪl/","/kəmˈpaɪlz/","/kəmˈpaɪld/","/kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpaɪl/","/kəmˈpaɪlz/","/kəmˈpaɪld/","/kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Compile?

Use 'compile' when you are creating a collection of data or resources. It is often used in academic or professional contexts, but less common in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Compile?

"Compile" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.