verb
compile
kuhm-PYLE/kəmˈpaɪl/
to gather information into an organized collection
The researcher compiles survey results into a clear, organized report.
Etymology
Latin compilare meant “to plunder,” but acquired a use for collecting written material. The modern verb concerns gathering and arranging information from different sources, rather than physically carrying things off.
In context
the amendment would mean councils having to compile a list of locally significant buildings and inviting residents to suggest what should be on those lists
More examples
- We compiled a list of questions for the doctor.
- She is compiling family recipes into a cookbook.
- The editor compiles a weekly calendar of local events.
Forms
compile · compiles · compiled · compiling
compilation noun — an organized collection gathered from various sources