fcc
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
US wireless regulatory authority. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio….
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛfˈsiˈsi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
us
US wireless regulatory authority. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
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adjective
Alternative letter-case form of fcc ("face-centered cubic").
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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This meaning: US wireless regulatory authority. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
Used this way, fcc is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Official and authoritative
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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