compilation

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BrE /kəmˈpɪl.eɪ.ʃn/ AmE /kəmˈpaɪ.leɪ.ʃn/

noun en → es

1 COLLECTION [singular] B1

a collection of different things, such as songs or articles, that have been put together in one place

colección, recopilación

  • a compilation of something

Collocations compilation album · compilation book

  • The band's latest compilation includes their biggest hits.

    El último álbum recopilatorio de la banda incluye sus mayores éxitos.

2 PROCESS [singular] B1

the process of putting together a collection of different things, such as songs or articles

compilación, recopilación

  • a compilation of something

Collocations compilation process · compilation project

  • The compilation of the book took several months.

    La recopilación del libro llevó varios meses.