comp

¹

[komp]

noun

Informal.

1. compensation.

   workers' comp;

   unemployment comp.

comp

²

[komp]

verb (used without object)

Jazz.

1. to accompany a soloist with a succession of irregularly spaced chords that punctuate the rhythm.

comp

³

[komp]

noun

Informal.

1. comprehensive.

comp

⁴

[komp]

noun

1. a compositor.

2. composition.

verb (used with object)

1. to compose (type).

comp

⁵

[komp]

noun

1. a ticket, book, service, etc., provided free of charge to specially chosen recipients.

adjective

1. complimentary; free of charge.

   I received a comp copy of her book.

verb (used with object)

1. to provide with a comp.

   Some casinos comped the biggest spenders, providing rooms and meals on the house.

2. to provide free of charge.

   His meals and drinks at the hotel were often comped.

comp.

⁶

abbreviation

1. comparative.

2. compare.

3. compensation.

4. compilation.

5. compiled.

6. compiler.

7. complement.

8. complete.

9. composition.

10. compositor.

11. compound.

12. comprehensive.

comp

/ kɒmp /

noun

1. a compositor

2. an accompanist

3. an accompaniment

4. a competition

verb

1. (intr) to work as a compositor in the printing industry

2. to play an accompaniment (to)

Word History and Origins

Origin of comp¹

By shortening

Origin of comp²

An Americanism first recorded in 1945–50; shortening of accompany

Origin of comp³

By shortening

Origin of comp⁴

First recorded in 1865–70; shortened form

Origin of comp⁵

First recorded in 1885–90; by shortening of complimentary

Example Sentences

The company expects DoorDash to be a meaningful contributor to U.S. comps in the current quarter and as it moves into next year.

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"It's the first part of the tournament done, we're on to a new comp now," said Mitchell.

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"I have hit my first ball for four or six three times in the comp and I haven't had a plan to do that."

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Atlanta attorney Ted Spaulding advises folks to make sure the contractor they hire is licensed and insured with workers’ comp and general liability — and verify it.

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The pair released other comps in 2020 and 2022, titled “Good Music to Avert the Collapse of American Democracy” and “Good Music to Ensure Safe Abortion Access to All.”

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