Compilation may refer to:
*In computer programming, the translation of source code into
object code by a
compiler
In computing, a compiler is a computer program that translates computer code written in one programming language (the ''source'' language) into another language (the ''target'' language). The name "compiler" is primarily used for programs that ...
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Compilation error
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Compilation unit
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Product bundling, a marketing strategy used to sell multiple products
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Compilation thesis
Media
Literature
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Anthology
In book publishing, an anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler; it may be a collection of plays, poems, short stories, songs or excerpts by different authors.
In genre fiction, the term ''anthology'' typically categ ...
, a collection of short works, most often poetry or short stories
Film & TV
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Anthology film
An anthology film (also known as an omnibus film, package film, or portmanteau film) is a single film consisting of several shorter films, each complete in itself and distinguished from the other, though frequently tied together by a single theme ...
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Compilation documentary
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Compilation film, a feature film that is mostly composed of footage from an older television serial, movie serial or short films
*Compilation episode, a
clip show
A clip show is an episode of a television series that consists primarily of excerpts from previous episodes. Most clip shows feature the format of a frame story in which cast members recall past events from past installments of the show, depicte ...
with clips from a TV series assembled together in one episode
*Compilation (
adult
An adult is a human or other animal that has reached full growth. In human context, the term ''adult'' has meanings associated with social and legal concepts. In contrast to a " minor", a legal adult is a person who has attained the age of major ...
), an adult film or video made up of various segments from other productions or leftover/spare footage
Music
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Compilation album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tr ...
, a record album or compact disc consisting of thematically related musical tracks
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''Compilation'' (Caustic Window album), 1998
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''Compilation'' (The Clean album), 1986
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