Compiled — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /kəm-ˈpī(-ə)ld/ com·piled

Meaning & Definition of Compiled

Compiled (adjective)

  1. gathered together especially from various sources
  2. processed through software that translates a complete set of high-level computer instructions into machine language before executing any of them

Compiled (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in amassed, aggregated

    similar: accruable, accrued, aggregated, amassed, built-up, conglomerated, increscent, progressive, gradual, step-by-step, stepwise, accretive, accumulative, additive, conglomerative, cumulative, incremental
    opposite: decremental, decrescent, degressive, regressive

Compiled (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list

    "compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book"

    similar: anthologized, collected
    related: edited, recompiled, redacted, redrafted, reedited, revamped, revised, reworked, accumulated, amassed, assembled, collated, gathered, grouped

Related Entry: Compile (verb)

Compile is a different word from Compiled. The synonyms below are for compile, not for compiled.

  1. to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list

    "compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book"

    similar: anthologize, collect
    related: edit, recompile, redact, redraft, reedit, revamp, revise, rework, accumulate, amass, assemble, collate, gather, group

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Compiled

The most common words with a similar meaning to Compiled:

accruable, accrued, aggregated, amassed, built-up, conglomerated, increscent, progressive, gradual, step-by-step, stepwise, accretive, accumulative, additive, conglomerative, cumulative, incremental, anthologized, collected

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Compiled

Words with the opposite meaning of Compiled:

decremental, decrescent, degressive, regressive

Related Words for Compiled

edited, recompiled, redacted, redrafted, reedited, revamped, revised, reworked, accumulated, assembled, collated, gathered, grouped

Origin & Etymology of Compiled

First known use: 1818

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Compiled

Frequently Asked Questions about Compiled

What does "Compiled" mean?

"Compiled" means gathered together especially from various sources. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: gathered together especially from various sources. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Compiled"?

Other words for "Compiled" include accruable, accrued, aggregated, amassed, built-up, conglomerated, increscent and progressive. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Compiled" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Compiled"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Compiled". Common alternatives include accruable, accrued, aggregated, amassed, built-up, conglomerated, increscent, progressive, gradual and step-by-step.

What is the opposite of "Compiled"?

Antonyms of "Compiled" include decremental, decrescent, degressive and regressive.

How do you use "Compiled" in a sentence?

Examples of "Compiled" in a sentence: "compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book".

Is "Compiled" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Compiled" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Compiled" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Compiled"?

"Compiled" is pronounced /kəm-ˈpī(-ə)ld/ and divided into syllables as com·piled.