compile
/kəmˈpaɪl/
com · pile
kəm · ˈpaɪl
English Definition
v. collect gather assemble
Significado en Español
compilar, recopilar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
biên soạn, thu thập
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Example Sentence
He spent months compiling data for his research.
他花了几个月时间为研究汇编数据。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com- (together) + pile (heap) → collect, compile.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “Compile”:
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A
Create
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B
Assemble
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C
Destroy
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D
Scatter
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B — Assemble.
“compile” means v. collect gather assemble
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The researcher spent months trying to ______ data from hundreds of surveys.
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A
scatter
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B
compile
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C
discard
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D
destroy
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B — compile.
“compile” means v. collect gather assemble
Common questions about “compile”
What does “compile” mean?
compile — v. collect gather assemble. In Chinese: 汇编，收集.
How do you pronounce “compile”?
compile is pronounced /kəmˈpaɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · pile.
How do you use “compile” in a sentence?
He spent months compiling data for his research. (他花了几个月时间为研究汇编数据。)
What are synonyms for “compile”?
assemble, collect — all close in meaning to compile (v. collect gather assemble).
Is “compile” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. compile appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “compile”?
com- (together) + pile (heap) → collect, compile.
