Definition of compilation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable] a collection of items, especially pieces of music or writing, taken from different places
Feb 7, 2026 · Noun compilation (countable and uncountable, plural compilations) (uncountable) The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.
Coming from the 15th century Latin compilationem “that which is compiled,” a compilation is a grouping or anthology of similar items. A music compilation brings together differ
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun compilation, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
compilation (noun) compilation /ˌkɑːmpə ˈ leɪʃən/ noun plural compilations Britannica Dictionary definition of COMPILATION 1 [count] : a group of things (such as songs or p