compound
/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
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Meaning 2 · noun
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “compound” when they mean: an enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “compound” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “compound” in professional communication.”
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