CPO

or C.P.O., c.p.o.

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chief petty officer.

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Words nearby CPO

cpi, CP invariance, cpl., C++, cpm, CPO, CPR, CPRE, cps, CPSA, CPSC

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How to use CPO in a sentence

Mrs. Mimms however knew better and so did every other member of the small cadre of qualified CPO's.
The Amazing Mrs. Mimms|David C. Knight
Space and chairs are reserved for officers and for CPO's, where available, and mess benches are brought up for the men.
The Armed Forces Officer|U. S. Department of Defense

British Dictionary definitions for CPO

CPO

abbreviation for

Chief Petty Officer

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