compilation
noun/ˌkɑmpɪˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,057 most common English word
Meaning
a collection of items gathered together from various sources into one book, list, or set.
Example sentence
The teacher handed out her compilation of important grammar rules for students to study before the exam.
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