Definitions

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  • verb rare To put together; to assemble; to make by gathering things from various sources.
  • verb rare, computing To use a compiler to process source code and produce executable code.
  • noun rare, computing An act of compiling code.

Etymologies

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From Old French compiler (early 14c.), from Latin compilare +‎ -ate.

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Examples

  • Well, what we're going to do is we're going to try and compilate (ph) some of that video for you and show you exactly what's going on behind the protests.

    CNN Transcript Mar 10, 2007 2007

  • I am able to play with my band and have the precision and dexterity that is necessary to compilate some killer tunes, as well as have tons of fun since my drumming horizon has been broadened by Mr. Gerson.

    craigslist | all community in san diego 2010

  • My father was a fighter pilot, and many fighter pilots also really love to fly gliders, which adds to their compilate knowledge.

    CTV News RSS Feed 2009

  • My father was a fighter pilot, and many fighter pilots also really love to fly gliders, which adds to their compilate knowledge.

    CTV News RSS Feed 2009

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  • Why not just say compile?

    Isn't this just another way that some people try to sound more educated that they really are?

    January 16, 2013

  • Could be worse - could be compilates.

    January 16, 2013

  • Is that an exercise program for geeks?

    January 17, 2013