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Component vs Comp - What's the difference?

component | comp |

As nouns the difference between component and comp

is that component is component while comp is a competition.

As a verb comp is

(us) to accompany, in music.

component

Noun

(en noun)
  • A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
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    Derived terms

    * componentless

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Making up a larger whole; as a component word.
  • Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.
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    comp

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A competition.
  • (British) A school
  • A complimentary ticket or item
  • A .
  • A computer, especially a desktop computer
  • Compensation.
  • A , a composition
  • A comptroller.
  • A (comprehensive examination).
  • A compile.
  • A compilation.
  • A comprehensive layout, a graphic design showing final proposed layout of text and images.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • (US) To accompany, in music
  • To compose (a visual design); to make a composite.
  • To provide (a complimentary item, such as a ticket) to (someone).
  • See also

    * puter * 'puter English short forms