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compilation
The process in which various individual parts or elements are combined into a whole or a collection.
Die Zusammenstellung der Unterlagen für die Konferenz hat den ganzen Vormittag gedauert.
The compilation of the documents for the conference took the whole morning.
'Zusammenstellung' (compilation) is a noun derived from the separable verb 'zusammenstellen' (to put together) (zusammen + stellen). The ending '-ung' makes it feminine and describes either the process or the result of an action.
Er hat eine Liste mit möglichen Kandidaten zusammengestellt.
He put together a list of possible candidates.
Whether the process (m01) or the result (m02) is meant can be recognized from the verb. Verbs like 'dauern' (to take/last) or 'erfordern' (to require) point to the process. Verbs like 'sein' (to be), 'hören' (to listen to), or 'kaufen' (to buy) refer to the finished result.
Die Zusammenstellung der Möbel dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The compilation of the furniture took several hours.
When the result is meant, the word is often used for media or collections. Typical phrases are 'eine Zusammenstellung von Liedern' (a compilation of songs), 'eine Zusammenstellung von Rezepten' (a collection of recipes), or 'eine bunte Zusammenstellung' (a colorful mix).
Im Internet fand ich eine nützliche Zusammenstellung von Reisetipps.
I found a useful compilation of travel tips online.
connection / association
'die Verbindung' and 'die Zusammenstellung' both have to do with several things coming together. 'Verbindung' emphasizes more that things work together or belong together, for example in the phrase 'in Verbindung mit' (in connection with / in combination with). 'Zusammenstellung', on the other hand, emphasizes that someone selects individual parts and makes them into a list, collection, or group. The words can be confused when several elements occur together. If you mean that something is combined or works together, 'Verbindung' fits. If you mean a selected collection, 'Zusammenstellung' is more precise.
Für die Reise schickt Maria uns eine Zusammenstellung der wichtigsten Dokumente.
For the trip, Maria sends us a compilation of the most important documents.
Das Medikament darf nur in Verbindung mit viel Wasser genommen werden.
The medication may only be taken with plenty of water.