Compile (Verb)
Meaning 1
Use a computer program to translate source code written in a particular programming language into computer-readable machine code that can be executed.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The programmer spent hours trying to resolve the errors that prevented her from using the compiler to compile the program.
- In order to run the software, you need to compile the source code using a C++ compiler.
- The build process automatically compiles the updated code and re/link the executable.
- After correcting the syntax errors, she successfully compiled the entire program without errors.
- You can speed up the compile process if you suppress the debugging output and disable the code analysis.
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Meaning 2
Get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The scholar has been years compiling documents on the history of her hometown to create a comprehensive archive.
- Her work involves compiling a list of skills for job seekers from various backgrounds.
- Over the years, the collector has been gradually compiling a detailed catalog of stamps from around the world.
- To find her place in the literary scene, she spent years compiling a portfolio of short stories and novels.
- He spent years compiling data from years of observations on the migration patterns of birds.
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Meaning 3
Put together out of existing material; "compile a list".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The researcher had to compile a comprehensive database of existing research on the topic before proceeding with the project.
- She will compile a playlist for the birthday party using her favorite songs from various music genres.
- The company will compile information from various customers to update their demographic data.
- Experts have been working to compile a detailed report of the economic impacts of the recent environmental disaster.
- The professor asked the students to compile examples of case studies relevant to their field of study.