Compilation (noun)

1. The act or process of compiling.
2. A collection of things that have been gathered together.
3. A book, record, or other collection of selected material that has been gathered and published together as a single work.

Origin:

The word compilation is derived from the latin word "compilatio" which means a collection. it was first used in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. The compilation of data for the report took several weeks.
2. The library had a compilation of rare books on ancient history.
3. The album is a compilation of the band's greatest hits.
4. The compilation of the dictionary took several years.
5. The website offered a compilation of the latest news from around the world.