com
pile
Third Person
compiles
Present Participle
compiling
Past Tense
compiled
Past Participle
compiled
1
to gather information in order to produce a book, report, etc.
transitive
- The researcher compiled data from numerous studies to create a comprehensive report on climate change.
- The journalist compiled interviews and research to write an in-depth article about the effects of social media on mental health.
- He is compiling statistics and data analysis to present findings in his academic paper.
- The author compiled stories from various cultures for his new book.
- The editor compiled articles from different writers into a magazine issue.
2
to create something, like a list or book, by gathering information from different places
transitive
- She compiled a list of the best restaurants in the city.
- They compiled a guidebook by researching local attractions.
- He compiled a playlist of his favorite songs from different genres.
- He compiled a book of poems written by local authors.
- The teacher compiled a list of resources for the students to use.
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