Meaning of the word compiling in English

What does compiling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

compiling

Verb

1.

produce (something, especially a list, report, or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.

Example:
the local authority must compile a list of taxpayers
2.

(of a computer) convert (a program) into a machine-code or lower-level form in which the program can be executed.

Example:
this allows you to create programs and compile them
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