corp
Definition
Noun 1. A business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state: A legally recognized commercial organization, often a corporation, that has been formally established and registered with a state government, granting it a separate legal identity from its owners. 2. (Informal abbreviation): A common, informal written abbreviation for "corporation," frequently used in company names.
Usage Examples
- The new tech corp announced its initial public offering last week.
- Many large businesses, like Global Industries Corp., use this abbreviation in their official titles.
- He works for a major manufacturing corp based in Delaware.
- The articles of incorporation for the new corp were filed with the state yesterday.
Advanced Usage
- "Corp." as a proper noun component: When used as part of an official company name, it is typically capitalized and followed by a period (e.g., Apple Corp., Sony Corp.). In some modern branding, the period may be omitted.
- Distinction from "Inc.": While both "Corp." and "Inc." (Incorporated) indicate a corporation, "Corp." is often used in the company's name itself, whereas "Inc." is a legal designation that follows the name. The choice is often stylistic or historical.
Variants and Related Words
- Corporation (n): The full, formal term for a large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity.
- Incorporated (adj/Abbr. Inc.): The legal status of a corporation, signifying it is a separate legal entity.
- Firm (n): A business partnership, especially one involving professional services, which may or may not be incorporated.
Synonyms
- Company
- Enterprise
- Business entity
- Incorporated company
Related Phrases
- S&P 500 corp: Refers to a corporation that is a constituent of the Standard & Poor's 500 stock market index.
- Fortune 500 corp: A corporation listed among the top 500 United States companies by total revenue, as compiled by magazine.
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a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
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