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    inc.
    abbreviation
    engraved.
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    Inc.
    abbreviation
    incorporated.
Synonyms

inc.

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. engraved.


inc. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. inclosure.

  2. included.

  3. including.

  4. inclusive.

  5. income.

  6. incorporated.

  7. increase.

  8. incumbent.


Inc. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. incorporated.


inc. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. included

  2. including

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Inc. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Brit equivalent: Ltd. incorporated

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of inc.

From the Latin word incīsus


Example Sentences

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“The Rather situation was tough and sensitive because CBS News knew something had to happen after Cronkite,” Mr. Leibner told Manhattan, inc. magazine in 1986.

From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2024

According to STATS, inc., the Rangers are the first big-league team since 1900 to have first-timers allow two or fewer hits going at least five innings within a span of four games.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2021

According to California’s database of registered businesses, Hologram USA Entertainment Inc., Alki David Productions Inc. and FilmOn Media Holdings inc. have been suspended for failing to file their required paperwork.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2019

The lunch arrangements were made by Manhattan, inc., a now gone but not forgotten magazine founded by Jane Amsterdam and Peter Kaplan, and beloved by writers.

From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2016

By Interscience Publishers, inc., employer for hire. © 12Dec49; A39148.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1977 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

The potential merger -- which some have dubbed "Elon Inc." -- boosted shares of both companies on Wednesday, lifting Musk's wealth back near $1 trillion at $989 billion, according to Forbes' real-time billionaires index.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Financial support came from the Chen Yong Foundation of the Zhongmei Group, a sponsored research project from Myelogene Inc., the L.K.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

In Friday’s interview, Seven & i also gave an update on its plan to list 7-Eleven Inc., a move aimed at unlocking shareholder value and streamlining its business structure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Then, on Dec. 7, the court is scheduled to hear arguments in International Partners for Ethical Care, Inc. v.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

I stared out the window in silent apprehension as the corporate headquarters of Innovative Online Industries Inc. came into view: two rectangular skyscrapers flanking a circular one, forming the IOI corporate logo.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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