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compile

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kəm-ˈpī(-ə)l

Definition of compile

as in to collect

to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book

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Recent Examples of compile The list takes months to compile, with multiple steps and checks designed to ensure rigor and consistency. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,kelli Grant, Cfp®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 That figure, compiled with data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel, has stayed entirely within the 15-to-17 percent range over the past 20 years. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 According to documents compiled by the Death Penalty Information Center, both Tennessee and Texas have execution protocols that require syringes to be prepared with a 100 ml solution that contains 5 grams of pentobarbital. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Kelsey, now in his third year at Louisville, has compiled a 51-19 record. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compile

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Emerge collects data from the moment someone enters its online system and has created a dashboard that tracks applicants through eligibility, online training, hands-on training, credential attainment, job placement, wages and retention.

— Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Charmarri Conner and George Karlaftis also collected sacks on the final Chargers’ possession.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

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