comp

CEFRB2

/kɒmp/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A competition or examination.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Clipping of comparative.

Examples

  • We learned about arrays in Comp Sci today.

  • comp lit[erature]

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Clipping of compensatory or compensating.

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Clipping of complimentary.

  2. Clipping of competitive.

More examples

In context

  • The bartender decided to comp their drinks to make up for the earlier incident.

  • Workman's comp and disability comp help people who are injured at work.

  • to comp him his meals

Synonyms

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