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compiling

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ]

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Learn how to use compiling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “data processing”

(verb) to gather information or data from different sources and put it together in one place. Imagine you are collecting your homework from several subjects and putting it all in one folder for easier access.

Example

She is compiling data for her science project to present in class.

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He didn't compile the information correctly, and now it's all mixed up.

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What sources are you compiling your information from?

Context: “programming”

(verb) to transform computer code written in a programming language into a form that a computer can understand and execute. It's like turning instructions in a recipe into a meal that you can eat.

Example

The programmer is compiling the code to see if it runs without errors.

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The code didn't compile properly, so the program won't work.

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Have you finished compiling the code yet?

How to pronounce compiling

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ]

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