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Compendium vs. Compilation
Compendium
/kəmˈpendiəm/Examples:
The book serves as a compendium of local folklore.Our guide was a compendium of beautiful travel destinations.Her speech was a compendium of historical achievements.
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Compilation
/ˌkɒmpəˈleɪʃən/Examples:
The book is a compilation of classic short stories.She admired the compilation of the best hit songs.His compilation of recipes became a bestseller quickly.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that a compendium is usually more diversified. Think of it as a summary or an abstract document that covers various subjects or ideas.
- A compilation is a collection, often of similar items. You can think of it as a playlist of songs gathered together based on a theme or origin.
- Compendiums often offer condensed knowledge or information meant to educate or inform, while compilations gather items based on likeness, genre, or purpose.
- If you think of an encyclopedia, it's more of a compendium compiling summarized knowledge.
- A greatest hits album is an example of a compilation, collecting songs from a certain time or artist.
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