comparison /k.mpr.s(.)n/ noun
a statement expressing the differences and similarities between two or more things . A table showing a comparison of fixed points on various temperature scales is given on page three.
compartment /k.mpɑtm.nt/
noun a small space or area in a structure for a particular purpose . engine com-partment . crew compartment the area reserved for crew
compass /kmp.s/ noun an instru-ment usually with a magnetic needle which always points to the magnetic north
compass bearing /kmp.s
be.r../ noun a direction or position relative to a fixed point measured in degrees on a compass
compatibility /k.mpt.b.l.ti/
noun the ability of a component to oper-ate successfully with other components
. Problems of compatibility caused the computerised system to malfunction.
compatible /k.mpt.b(.)l/ adjec-tive referring to a component or system which can be used with a different com-ponent or system without causing any problems . Computer software designed for one particular system may not be compatible with other systems.
compensate /k.mp.nse.t/ verb 1.
to make up for the loss of something .
The floor covering may be designed to compensate for temperature, pressuri-
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sation and bending loads. . The fall in air temperature increases the air den-sity and so compensates to some extent for the loss of the thrust due to atmos-pheric pressure. 2. to give money to a person or organisation to make up for a physical or financial loss . The money offered by the company did not compen-sate for the injuries she received in the accident.
compensation /k.mp.nse..(.)n/
noun money paid to an individual or organisation to replace or make up for physical or financial loss . The com-pany paid out $2 million in compensa-tion to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
compilation /k.mp.le..(.)n/ noun
the putting together of suitable informa-tion . The manual is a compilation of materials used by each of the instruc-tors.
compile /k.mpa.l/ verb to put together a number of pieces of informa-tion . Aviation routine weather reports are compiled half-hourly or hourly at fixed times.
complement /k.mpl.ment/ verb to
fit in with and improve the performance of something . Ultra-sonic detection is used to complement other methods of flaw detection.
complementary /k.mpl.
ment(.)ri/ adjective the fact of fitting in with and improving the performance of something . SSR is complementary to the primary radars used by ATC.
complete /k.mplit/ adjective 1.
containing all the parts it should contain
. The centre section can be constructed either as a complete unit or as two sep-arate units. 2. absolute and total . verb
1. to finish or make whole . The number of revolutions for the crank-shaft to complete a full cycle is always two. . complete the work to continue until the work is finished 2. to fill in information . complete the flight plan to fill in the required information in the flight plan
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