com

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "com" is not correct or usable in written English as a standalone term.
It may be part of a larger word or abbreviation, such as "communication" or "commercial," but on its own, it lacks meaning. Example: "The website is a com for various services."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

13 human-written examples

According to CERN, the leaked document seems to be an early draft of a "com note" from ATLAS, the largest of the experiments being run in CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

The Economist

How will BankBoston's com puter credit the interest due?

The Economist

When browsing the web, think very seriously indeed about downloading "executable" program files with extensions such as "exe", "com" or "vbs".

The Economist

But it was probably the run-up to the dot com boom and the subsequent bust that drove investment rather than increased taxes.I am not implying that the proposed increase in taxes will not have an effect in private equity investments.

The Economist

Their budgets were capped, they were forced to put some services out to competitive tender and, more recently, tables of "performance indicators" com paring their efficiency were devised.

The Economist

"A similar embedding of assumptions runs throughout our com puter systems," says Mr Iacino.In this section Can EMU be left to stew?

The Economist

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

47 human-written examples

A lovey-dovey rom-com with crackerjack casting and an authentic indie setting bewitched moviegoers into believing that it had a never-ending supply of onions worth peeling.

The Guardian - Film

They're so well matched, in fact, that they're probably enacting a rom-com montage together as we speak; skipping through meadows, having pillow fights with sacks of money, tying women to trainlines and then twirling their moustaches and then high-fiving each other.

The Guardian - Opinion

One.Tel liquidator Stephen Parbery said entities associated with Murdoch and Packer had resolved all litigation arising from the collapse of the dot-com company in May 2001.

The Guardian - Business

Once the queen of the "mumblecore" indie scene, she has now moved into the mainstream with appearances in the Natalie Portman/Ashton Kutcher rom-com No Strings Attached and, now, taking over the Liza Minnelli role as Arthur's love interest in the Russell Brand remake of Arthur.

The Guardian - Film

It is by seeing (and realising) the possibility of a sit-com aesthetic at the heart of the blockbuster action film that Mr Whedon delivers an entertainment that works.

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "com", ensure the context is clear to avoid ambiguity. Specify whether you are referring to a committee, a form of communication, a commercial entity, or an internet domain.

Common error

Avoid using "com" in formal writing without clarifying its meaning. Instead of writing 'Contact the com for details', specify: 'Contact the committee for details'.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "com" depends on the context. It can act as an abbreviation for a noun, such as committee or communication, or as part of a domain name. According to Ludwig AI, this abbreviation is not correct or usable as a standalone term.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Formal & Business

30%

Science

30%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "com" is an abbreviation with multiple meanings, most commonly referring to "committee", "communication", or "commercial". As Ludwig AI indicates, it's generally not appropriate as a standalone term in formal writing. Context is key to its correct usage. When in doubt, spell out the full term to avoid ambiguity. While frequently found in news and business contexts, clarity should always be prioritized.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

committee

Full form of the abbreviation when referring to an organized group.

communication

Full form of the abbreviation when referring to the exchange of information.

commercial

Full form of the abbreviation when referring to business or trade.

.com domain

Specifies the internet top-level domain.

company

A business organization.

compare

Used when the query is part of a word and the correct word is compare

computer

Used when the query is part of a word and the correct word is computer

rom-com

Short form for romantic comedy, when used in film context.

dot-com

Refers to companies operating primarily on the internet.

sitcom

Short form for situation comedy, when used in television context.

FAQs

How to use "com" in a sentence?

"Com" is usually an abbreviation. To use it correctly, ensure the full word is either understood from context (e.g., "He's on the "finance com"") or explicitly defined earlier (e.g., "The communication committee, or "com", will meet next week").

What can I say instead of "com"?

Depending on the context, alternatives include "committee", "communication", "commercial", or specifying the internet domain like "dot com".

Which is correct, "com" or "committee"?

"Com" is an abbreviation of "committee". "Committee" is generally preferred in formal writing, while "com" is acceptable in informal contexts where the meaning is clear.

What's the difference between ".com" and ".org"?

".com" is a top-level domain typically used for commercial entities, while ".org" is generally used for non-profit organizations. Using the correct domain helps users understand the nature of the website.