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comp1 definition

☆ comp (kämp)

intransitive verb

Jazz to play an accompaniment, usually, specif., one consisting primarily of chords played in a syncopated rhythm: said of a pianist, guitarist, etc.

Etymology: < accompany

comp2 definition

comp (kämp)

noun

Slang a free theater ticket, book, etc. given usually for promotional purposes

Etymology: < complimentary

transitive verb

  1. to give as a comp
  2. to give a comp to
comp3 definition

comp (kämp)

noun

comprehensive examination (see comprehensive, ): usually used in pl.
comp4 definition

comp

  1. comparative
  2. compare
  3. compensation
  4. compilation
  5. compiled (by)
  6. compiler
  7. complete
  8. composer
  9. composition
  10. compound

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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