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Definition
To compile, edit, or put together a book, typically one involving a large amount of data.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal, systematic process of organizing and editing large-scale reference works or historical records. It carries a sense of academic rigor and long-term effort that distinguishes it from casual editing or writing. You will rarely hear this used in casual daily conversation, as it is reserved for professional or literary contexts.
Examples
They spent ten years compiling this dictionary.
Who is responsible for compiling this book series?
Related words
Common phrases
to compile a dictionary
to compile historical records
Common mistake
Do not use this word for simple tasks like editing an article or correcting a draft, as it implies a massive, structured undertaking. Using it for minor tasks sounds overly pretentious or confusing to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
