compile
UK: kəmˈpaɪl | US: kəmˈpaɪl
vt. to gather and arrange (information, data, or materials) into a structured form
vt. to convert (source code) into machine-readable instructions
vt. to compose or produce (a written work) by assembling content from various sources
compile = com<together> + pile<heap>
- com: Prefix meaning "together" (from Latin cum).
- pile: Root meaning "heap" or "mass" (from Latin pilare, "to compress into a heap").
Etymology Origin:
The word "compile" originates from Latin compilare, meaning "to plunder" or "to gather by plundering." Over time, its meaning softened to "collect and arrange systematically." The modern sense reflects logical organization (e.g., compiling data or code), retaining the core idea of bringing elements together.
The librarian will compile a list of recommended books.
Developers must compile the code before testing the software.
She compiled her research into a comprehensive report.
The team compiled statistics from multiple sources.
Historians often compile archives from scattered documents.