cp
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Definitions
noun
- A mapping to a particular character set, where there are several possible sets that share the same code points. Abbreviation: cp.
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.“Compare the tiger's coloration with that of the zebra.”
- To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].“Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs.”
- (grammar) To form the three degrees of comparison of (an adjective).“We compare "good" as "good", "better", "best".”
- To be similar (often used in the negative).“A sapling and a fully-grown oak tree do not compare.”