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to compile
01
to gather information in order to produce a book, report, etc.
Transitive: to compile information
Examples
The researcher compiled data from numerous studies to create a comprehensive report on climate change.
02
to create something, like a list or book, by gathering information from different places
Transitive: to compile a list or collection of items
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
compile
3rd person singular
compiles
present participle
compiling
past simple
compiled
past participle
compiled
Examples
She compiled a list of the best restaurants in the city.
Lexical Tree
compiler
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