Compendium ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Compendium ( noun )

1. A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject.
2. A summary of a larger work.

Origin:

Late latin, from latin, neuter of compendiosus, from compendere to weigh together, from com- + pendere to weigh.

Examples:

1. The textbook is a compendium of knowledge on the subject.
2. The website is a compendium of information on local restaurants.
3. The article is a compendium of research on the topic.
4. He is writing a compendium of his life's work.
5. The museum's exhibit is a compendium of art from different time periods.

(As a verb)

Compendium ( verb )

1. A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject.
2. A summary of a larger work.

Origin:

Late latin, from latin, neuter of compendiosus, from compendere to weigh together, from com- + pendere to weigh.

Examples:

1. The textbook is a compendium of knowledge on the subject.
2. The website is a compendium of information on local restaurants.
3. The article is a compendium of research on the topic.
4. He is writing a compendium of his life's work.
5. The museum's exhibit is a compendium of art from different time periods.