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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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