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Word

corp

/ˈkɔɹp/

Definition

n. Stands for corporation. A short way to refer to a large company or business group.

n. Abbreviation for corporation. Used as a shorthand in business contexts, legal documentation, or informal speech to refer to a corporate entity.

Examples

“The logo for the new tech corp is very modern.”

“After the merger, the two smaller firms began operating under the name Global Logistics Corp.”

“While the term is often used in legal filings to denote a specific corporate structure, in popular fiction it frequently serves as a shorthand for a powerful and impersonal business empire.”

Examples

simple

“The logo for the new tech corp is very modern.”

contextual

“After the merger, the two smaller firms began operating under the name Global Logistics Corp.”

complex

“While the term is often used in legal filings to denote a specific corporate structure, in popular fiction it frequently serves as a shorthand for a powerful and impersonal business empire.”

Usage

Often used as a suffix in company names or as a shorthand in business journalism.

Synonyms

Domain

Law

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Updated
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Informal, Technical

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