compile
Compile (verb) means to gather information or material from various sources and put it together. Example: “The researchers compiled data from hundreds of surveys.”
How to use compile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo collect and combine pieces of information, or (in computing) to convert code into a runnable program.
Word forms
compiled past tense, compiles plural, compiles singular
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The researchers _____ data from hundreds of surveys.
Etymology
From Old French compiler, from Latin compilare, "to plunder" or "to pile together."
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What does “compile” mean?
The word “compile” means to gather information or material from various sources and put it together. In plain terms, to collect and combine pieces of information, or (in computing) to convert code into a runnable program.
How do you pronounce “compile”?
“Compile” is pronounced kuhm-PYL (/kəmˈpaɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “compile” in a sentence?
Here is “compile” used in a sentence: “The researchers compiled data from hundreds of surveys.”
What part of speech is “compile”?
“Compile” is a verb.
Where does the word “compile” come from?
The word “compile” comes from Latin. From Old French compiler, from Latin compilare, "to plunder" or "to pile together.".
Is “compile” a common word?
“Compile” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “compile” have?
“Compile” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to gather information or material from various sources and put it together.