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- compression-ignition engine/kəmˌpreʃ.ən ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən ˈen.dʒɪn/A type of internal combustion engine that ignites fuel solely through the heat generated by compressing air in the cylinder, without a spark plug.nounC2/Technical
- compressor/kəmˈprɛsə/A machine or device that reduces the volume of a gas (like air) by increasing its pressure.nounB2
- comprimario/ˌkɒmprɪˈmɑːriəʊ/A singer in an opera who takes secondary supporting roles, often supporting the principal singers.nounVery Low / Obscure
- comprise/kəmˈprʌɪz/to be made up of or include parts or members.verbverb-transitiveB2
- comprised/kəmˈpraɪzd/To consist of, to be made up of.adjectiveverbC1
- comprize/kəmˈpraɪz/An archaic or non-standard variant of 'comprise', meaning to consist of, be composed of, or include.verb-transitiveExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- compromis/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/An agreement reached by both sides making concessions; a middle way between conflicting positions.nounB2
- compromise/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/An agreement or settlement reached by each side making concessions; finding a middle way between opposing positions.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- compromise joint/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.nounB2
- compromise rail/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz ˌreɪl/In railways, a rail designed to fit both standard and narrow gauge trains, typically by having a unique profile or adjustable components, allowing for gauge interoperability on a shared track.nounVery Low / Technical
- compsognathus/kɒmpˈsɒɡnəθəs/A genus of small, bipedal, carnivorous theropod dinosaur.nounVery low
- compt/kɒm(p)t/An obsolete or archaic term for an account, reckoning, or audit, or the act of settling such an account.verb-ambitransitiveExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- compte rendu/ˌkɒ̃t ˈrɒ̃duː/A formal, detailed written report of proceedings, observations, or findings, especially in an official or academic context.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency in general English, but specific to certain professional domains)
- comptometer/kɒmpˈtɒmɪtə/A key-operated mechanical calculating machine.nounObsolete / Historical
- compton/ˈkʌmptən/A proper noun most commonly referring to a place name; specifically, a city in California, USA, or a district in Surrey, England.nounRare (as a common noun); Medium (as a proper noun in specific regional or cultural contexts).
- compton effect/ˈkɒmptən ɪˌfekt/A physical phenomenon where X-rays or gamma rays lose energy (increase in wavelength) when they scatter off electrons in a material.nounC1
- compton-burnett/ˌkʌmptən ˈbɜːnɪt/A surname, specifically referring to Ivy Compton-Burnett (1884–1969), a notable English novelist known for her witty, dialogue-driven novels about Edwardian family life.nounVery Low (C2/Proficiency)
- comptroller/kənˈtrəʊlə/A senior financial officer responsible for supervising the accounting and financial reporting of an organization, especially in government, public bodies, or large corporations.nounC1/C2
- comptroller general of the united states/kənˈtrəʊlə ˈdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)l əv ðə juːˌnaɪtɪd ˈsteɪts/The head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the supreme audit institution of the US federal government.nounVery Low
- comptroller of the currency/kənˈtrəʊlə(r) əv ðə ˈkʌrənsi/A high-level official in the US government responsible for supervising, chartering, and regulating national banks.nounVery Low
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