Word
COMM
Phoneticscomm
/ˈkɑm/
Definitions
01communication
n. a short form of the word 'communication', often used when talking about radio or computer signals.
n. a clipping of 'communication', frequently used in plural form ('comms') to refer to telecommunications systems or public relations departments.
“The pilot lost comms with the tower for a few seconds during the storm.”
“The internal comms team is responsible for ensuring that all employees are updated on the merger before the press release.”
Informal · Technical
Usage
Often used in the plural form 'comms' in both technical and corporate contexts.
Synonyms
02committee
n. a short way to write 'committee', usually found in titles or official notes.
n. an abbreviation for 'committee', typically appearing in written administrative contexts or formal titles.
“He was appointed to the Finance Comm. last year.”
“The minutes from the Steering Comm. meeting indicate a significant shift in the project's budgetary priorities.”
Formal
Usage
Usually written with a capital letter and a period as 'Comm.' in formal documents.
03commission
n. a short way to write 'commission', often used in business or government names.
n. an abbreviation for 'commission', used in reference to official bodies or financial percentages.
“The case was reviewed by the Civil Service Comm. before the final decision.”
“The regulatory Comm. oversees all trade agreements to ensure compliance with international standards.”
Formal · Technical
Usage
Commonly used in legal citations and official government nomenclature.
Synonyms
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/comm