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Compile

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

British English: /kəmˈpaɪl/

American English: /kəmˈpaɪl/

Definitions

  • To collect and arrange information, documents, or data into a structured form.
  • To convert a high-level programming language into machine code.

Usage Examples

  • She compiled a report based on the survey results.
  • The developer compiled the program before running it.

Etymology

Derived from Latin compilare ("to plunder, copy"), later adapted into Old French and then into English.

Synonyms

  • Assemble
  • Gather
  • Organize
  • Collect

Antonyms

  • Disperse
  • Separate
  • Divide

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchCompiler/kɔ̃.pi.le/
GermanKompilieren/kɔmpiˈliːʁən/
SpanishCompilar/kom.piˈlar/
PortugueseCompilar/kõ.pi.ˈlar/
ItalianCompilare/kom.piˈla.re/
Chinese编译/biān yì/
Japaneseコンパイルする/konpairu suru/
RussianКомпилировать/kɐmpʲɪˈlʲirəvətʲ/
Hindiसंकलित करना/sankalit karna/
Bengaliসংকলন করা/ʃɔŋkɔlɔn kɔra/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kəmˈpaɪl/
  • American English: /kəmˈpaɪl/
  • Australian English: /kəmˈpaɪl/

Historical Usage

The term has been used since the 14th century in the sense of collecting information. In computing, it became widely used in the mid-20th century.

Cultural Nuances

The word "compile" is often associated with both academic research and software development. In literature, it refers to compiling anthologies or reference works.

More Information

Compilation is an essential process in software development, where source code is transformed into executable programs. In general use, compiling data is crucial in research, journalism, and documentation.

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