comp

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In terms of the minus 3\% comp for the quarter, we always break that down into the, of course the comp is the product of average transaction size and average frequency.

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  1. intransitive verb To play a jazz accompaniment, as on a piano or guitar.
  2. noun Informal Something, such as a theater ticket or a book, given free of charge.

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  • Another Head of Household comp, new nominations, another Power of Veto comp -- we're really talking a flurry, right? —  Splendora -
  • I typically only pay $500-$600 for a comp, and I have enough money to buy a new one every 2-3 years or so. —  Original Signal - Transmitting Digg
  • In terms of the minus 3\% comp for the quarter, we always break that down into the, of course the comp is the product of average transaction size and average frequency. —  SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page
  • So hit that button JUST as the comp is powering up —  [Help] Most Recent Posts
  • As I said this comp is a new one I built myself, put quite a lot of work and also money in the mod I did, so I was a little cheap on the processor - I salvaged it out of another comp; a 2. 4MHz dual core. —  VideoHelp.com Forum
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  1. Short for accompany.
  2. Short for complimentary.
 

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