corp

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Definition

'Corp' is an informal abbreviation for 'corporation', which means a large company or business organization.

Usage & Nuances

'Corp' is chiefly used in business names (like 'TechCorp') or informal writing. Avoid using it in formal documents. It is not the same as 'corp' for 'corporal' (military rank), though the spelling is identical.

Example Sentences

The corp was founded in 1992.

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My sister works at a big corp downtown.

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They hope the corp will hire more people next year.

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Did you see that new ad from the corp on TV?

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Everyone at the corp is talking about the merger.

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I got a job offer from a tech corp in California!

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