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cons.

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. (in prescriptions) conserve; keep.

cons. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. consecrated.

  2. conservative.

  3. consolidated.

  4. consonant.

  5. constable.

  6. constitution.

  7. constitutional.

  8. construction.

  9. consul.

  10. consulting.

Cons. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Conservative.

  2. Constable.

  3. Constitution.

  4. Consul.

  5. Consulting.

Cons. British  

abbreviation

  1. Conservative

  2. Constitution

  3. Consul

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Etymology

Origin of cons.

From the Latin word conservā

Example Sentences

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This the fourth day of evidence in the trial with Det Cons Matthews of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's cyber crime centre taking the stand.

From BBC

A day after the vote, Miles told BBC Wales he "didn't contribute to the pros and cons in the debate because the government's position on the bill is neutral".

From BBC

“There is really a very vibrant, active debate inside the country about the pros and cons of U.S. military intervention and what is the best pathway to transition away from this regime,” said Ali Vaez, director of the Iran project at the International Crisis Group, a think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal

But, for smaller companies whose AI offerings are their raison d’être, there are pros and cons of the new era.

From The Wall Street Journal

What are the pros and cons of having private companies at the helm of lunar missions?

From The Wall Street Journal

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