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Word

COMM

Phoneticscomm

/ˈkɑm/

Definitions

01communication

B2 · Computing

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.

02committee

C1

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

C1 · Law

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

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