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cp

/ˌsiːˈpiː/

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noun

A mapping to a particular character set, where there are several possible sets that share the same code points. Abbreviation: cp.

Examples :

"To ensure the Japanese characters display correctly on your computer, you need to specify the appropriate `cp` (character set mapping) for Japanese encoding. "

computing technology character system

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verb

To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to cp the main characters in the novel to understand their motivations. "

action process quality

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verb

To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].

Examples :

"Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs."

language linguistics word communication

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verb

(grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).

Examples :

"We compare "good" as "good", "better", "best"."

grammar linguistics

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verb

To be similar (often used in the negative).

Examples :

"A sapling and a fully-grown oak tree do not compare."

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verb

To get; to obtain.

Examples :

"I hope to cp a good grade on my test. "

achievement business action