Compile
/kəmˈpaɪl/
Definitions
- (v.) To collect and assemble documents, evidence, or legal materials into a single volume or file.
The attorney compiled all relevant case law for the brief.
- (v.) To prepare a financial statement or report based on information provided by a client, without expressing an audit opinion.
The accountant compiled the company's financial statements for internal review.
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- compiles
- compiling
- compiled
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'compile' often refers to assembling information or documents rather than creating original content; clarity on purpose (e.g., discovery versus reporting) is essential in drafting.
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