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compact

/kəmˈpækt/

An illustration for compact

adjective1 of 3

packed together; closely united; small

  • “I really need an easy to carry dictionary that's compact.”Tatoeba
  • “This washing machine is compact and good value for money.”Tatoeba

Sentences from Tatoeba show real usage. A word can have several meanings, so a sentence may use another one.

noun2 of 3

An agreement or contract.

verb3 of 3

To unite or connect firmly, as in a system.

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Source: New Academic Word List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)

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