cons.

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. (in prescriptions) conserve; keep.

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cons. ² American  

abbreviation

1. consecrated.

2. conservative.

3. consolidated.

4. consonant.

5. constable.

6. constitution.

7. constitutional.

8. construction.

9. consul.

10. consulting.

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Cons. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. Conservative.

2. Constable.

3. Constitution.

4. Consul.

5. Consulting.

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Cons. British  

abbreviation

1. Conservative

2. Constitution

3. Consul

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Etymology

Origin of cons.

From the Latin word conservā

Example Sentences

Instead, Harrell said, scrutinize how the area did in every category so you’ll understand its pros and cons.

From MarketWatch

That’s more than you needed, but it gives you a fuller picture about the pros/cons of the life — and future — that you are planning.

From MarketWatch

"You can't go into these things blind... you've got to see the pros and cons," he said.

From BBC

For that reason, you should have a plan A, plan B and plan C, and write down the pros and cons of each one.

From MarketWatch

"No policy is without some pros and cons," Shearer said.

From BBC

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