compiling

present participle of compile
as in collecting
to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list compiled the best short stories ever written into one fat book

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Recent Examples of compiling Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Gary Trust, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024 Forbes is compiling its first-ever list of best-in-state CPAs, and nominations are now open. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 The committee has plans to draft a report compiling research on alcohol intake and health, which HHS plans to use to inform the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the comprehensive document updated every five years with recommendations on how Americans should eat and drink for a healthy lifestyle. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024 In preparation for the club’s arrival at the Vineyard, Kimberly and Virginia began speaking with Black elders, filming interviews with them, and eventually compiling a short documentary. Essence, 17 Oct. 2024 Advertisement Here’s a rundown on where the six teams stand after compiling a 26-3 record in nonleague games. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024

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“Compiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compiling. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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