Significados de mere compilation en inglés

When I commenced this work, my object was a mere compilation.

It is claimed that this book is not a mere compilation, but thoroughly original.

It is, however, a mere compilation and of no value.

In presenting my own deductions and inferences, it is with a desire to remove any impressions as to this volume being a mere compilation.

12-15, a mere compilation of reminiscences, the embellishment in viii.