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

“There is really a very vibrant, active debate inside the country about the pros and cons of U.S. military intervention and what is the best pathway to transition away from this regime,” said Ali Vaez, director of the Iran project at the International Crisis Group, a think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal

But, for smaller companies whose AI offerings are their raison d’être, there are pros and cons of the new era.

From The Wall Street Journal

What are the pros and cons of having private companies at the helm of lunar missions?

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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