compilation

noun

Etymology: English compile + -ation, from Middle French, from Latin compilatio (“a raking together, a plundering, a collection of documents”).

1. The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.

   “The scope of this computor will not necessarily be restricted to paybill compilation; its application to other work is being studied, and all possible use will be made of its capabilities.”

2. That which is compiled; especially, a book or document composed of materials gathering from other books or documents.

   “Susie made Jasmine a compilation CD of some of the best songs they'd heard at the festival.”

3. Translation of source code into object code by a compiler.