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The correct spelling is cp.
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noun
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The correct spelling is cp. A mapping to a particular character set, where there are several possible sets that share the same code points. Abbreviation: cp. For example: "Compare the tiger's coloration with that of the zebra."
Usage Examples
“Compare the tiger's coloration with that of the zebra.”
“Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs.”
“We compare "good" as "good", "better", "best".”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A mapping to a particular character set, where there are several possible sets that share the same code points. Abbreviation: cp.
verb
- 1.To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
- 2.To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].
- 3.(grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).
- 4.To be similar (often used in the negative).
- 5.To get; to obtain.
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