compilation
Assembled works together
A compilation is a collection of items gathered together, typically from various sources.
A compilation album assembles tracks from different recordings.
A compilation of essays brings together separate pieces into one volume.
In computing, compilation is the process of converting source code into executable programs—the compiler compiles the code.
Unified collection of recordings
- tracklistAlbum's song index
- mixtapeInformal song compilation
- playlistArranged media collection
- greatestSurpassing all others
hits · remaster · reissue · boxset · B-sides · rarities · live · deluxe
Mixed collection of things
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- assemblageCollected group of things
- accumulationCollected mass over time
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
medley · miscellany · ensemble · repertoire · treasury · trove · omnibus · compendium
Collected literary works volume
- storiesAccounts or building levels
- poetryMetrical literary composition
- essaysShort nonfiction prose pieces
- fictionImagined narrative work
nonfiction · prose · tales · fables · myths · ballads · sonnets · novellas
Place for storing things
- documentsFormal written records
- recordsStored data or albums
- filesStored data collections
- catalogOrdered list of items
indexing · preservation · manuscripts · chronicles · annals · transcripts · scrolls · codex
Recorded video material
- montageAssembled sequence of images
- clipsAttaches or excerpts
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
- reelsCylindrical winding devices
outtakes · documentary · behind-the-scenes · raw · unedited · stock · timelapse · slow-motion
Chosen item or items
- handpickedPersonally selected with care
- curatedDeliberately selected and organized
- editedAltered for improvement
- thematicRelating to subject matter
assembled · crafted · showcase · exclusive · discerning · choicest · refined · definitive
Directly runnable program file
- binaryConsisting of two parts
- linkingForming a connection
- buildCreate a structure
- objectTangible entity or aim
bytecode · runtime · preprocessor · optimization · debug · assembly
album
Unified collection of recordings
greatest · hits · remaster · reissue · boxset · B-sides · rarities · live · deluxe · vinyl
assortment
Mixed collection of things
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- assemblageCollected group of things
- accumulationCollected mass over time
gathering · medley · miscellany · ensemble · repertoire · treasury · trove · omnibus · compendium · roundup
anthology
Collected literary works volume
- storiesAccounts or building levels
- poetryMetrical literary composition
- essaysShort nonfiction prose pieces
fiction · nonfiction · prose · tales · fables · myths · ballads · sonnets · novellas · excerpts
repository
Place for storing things
catalog · indexing · preservation · manuscripts · chronicles · annals · transcripts · scrolls · codex · archive
footage
Recorded video material
- montageAssembled sequence of images
- clipsAttaches or excerpts
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
reels · outtakes · documentary · behind-the-scenes · raw · unedited · stock · timelapse · slow-motion · dailies
selection
Chosen item or items
- handpickedPersonally selected with care
- curatedDeliberately selected and organized
- editedAltered for improvement
thematic · assembled · crafted · showcase · exclusive · discerning · choicest · refined · definitive · essential
executable
Directly runnable program file
object · bytecode · runtime · preprocessor · optimization · debug · assembly
- videosvideos, clip, clips, video clip, films
- collaborationscollaborators, joint task force, joint project, duo, coalition forces
- playlistsplaylist, curated playlist, collaborative playlist, shared playlist, tracklist
- rankingsrankings, first, college rankings, second, third
- album typesstudio album, live album, debut album, sophomore album, EP
- booksnovel, textbooks, study guides, book, paperback
compilationdispersal
Spreading in many directions
scattering · dissemination · diffusion · dissipation · distribution
compilationoriginal composition
Freshly created artistic piece
creation · original · primary source · invention · novel
compilationfragmentation
Breaking into smaller pieces
decomposition · disaggregation · disassembly · breakdown · dismantlement
- Compilation albumGathered recordings, one release
- music compilationsAssembled song collections
- musical compilationsAssembled audio track collections