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complaint |
Noun
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(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow |
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complaint |
Noun
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an often persistent bodily disorder or disease |
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common law |
Noun
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(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions |
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common law |
Noun
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a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws |
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conspiracy of silence |
Noun
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a conspiracy not to talk about some situation or event |
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covenant |
Noun
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(Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return |
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covenant |
Noun
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a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action |
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covenant |
Verb
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to enter into a covenant or formal agreement |
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covenant |
Verb
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to enter into a covenant |
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computer database |
Noun
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(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers |
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crux |
Noun
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the most important point |
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crux of the matter |
Noun
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the most important point |
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concept album |
Noun
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an album whose recordings are unified by some theme (instrumental or lyrical or narrative or compositional) |
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computer program |
Noun
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(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute |
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computer programme |
Noun
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(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute |
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colour supplement |
Noun
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(British) a magazine that is printed in color and circulated with a newspaper (especially on weekends) |
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comic book |
Noun
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a magazine devoted to comic strips |
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cataloged procedure |
Noun
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a set of control statements that have been placed in a library and can be retrieved by name |
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contingency procedure |
Noun
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an alternative to the normal procedure |
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checking program |
Noun
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a program that examines other computer programs for syntax errors |
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compiler |
Noun
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(computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program |
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compiler |
Noun
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a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes) |
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compiling program |
Noun
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(computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program |
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command line interface |
Noun
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a user interface in which you type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or selecting an icon |
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crap |
Noun
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obscene words for unacceptable behavior |
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crap |
Noun
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obscene terms for feces |
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crap |
Verb
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to have a bowel movement |
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computer virus |
Noun
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a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer |
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command line |
Noun
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commands that a user types in order to run an application |
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chickenshit |
Noun
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a false statement that is considered to indicate timidity or fear |
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chat show |
Noun
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a program during which well-known people discuss a topic or answer questions telephoned in by the audience |
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cheerio |
Noun
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a farewell remark |
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codswallop |
Noun
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nonsensical talk or writing |
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colorcast |
Noun
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a television program that is broadcast in color |
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colorcast |
Verb
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to broadcast in color |
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colourcast |
Noun
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a television program that is broadcast in color |
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cliffhanger |
Noun
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an episode that ends in suspense |
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cliffhanger |
Noun
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a contest whose outcome is uncertain up to the very end |
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compliments |
Noun
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(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare |
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cordial reception |
Noun
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kindness in welcoming guests or strangers |
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consumer price index |
Noun
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an index of the cost of all goods and services to a typical consumer |
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ciao |
Noun
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an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye, from Italian |
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cost-of-living index |
Noun
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an index of the cost of all goods and services to a typical consumer |
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covering letter |
Noun
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a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information |
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cover letter |
Noun
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a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information |
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counterattraction |
Noun
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a rival attraction |
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crank letter |
Noun
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a hostile (usually anonymous) letter |
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collage film |
Noun
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a movie that juxtaposes different kinds of footage |
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coming attraction |
Noun
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a movie that is advertised to draw customers |
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clue |
Noun
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evidence that helps to solve a problem |