compendium

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Compendium' is like a compact collection of knowledge on a subject. It's more than just a list. Imagine a booklet summarizing the key wars in history—that's a compendium of historical conflicts.

Examples in Different Contexts

In publishing, a 'compendium' might collect an author's best works. An editor could remark, 'This compendium showcases the best essays from the past decade.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

The annual report is quite detailed. Perhaps we could collate just the highlights for our stakeholders?

Response:

A great idea. Let's create a compendium of the annual report's key points for the stakeholders.

Publishing

Scenario:

Readers have been responding positively to collections of short works. How about we explore this format further?

Response:

That would be insightful. A compendium of short works is a format worth exploring.