“Core” or “Corps” or “Kor”

Overview

core / corps / kor are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

core: (noun) a small group of indispensable persons or things. (noun) the center of an object. (noun) the central part of the Earth. (noun) a cylindrical sample of soil or rock obtained with a hollow drill. (noun) (computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data; now superseded by semiconductor memories. (noun) the chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place. (noun) a bar of magnetic material (as soft iron) that passes through a coil and serves to increase the inductance of the coil. (verb) remove the core or center from.

corps: (noun) an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support. (noun) a body of people associated together.

kor: NA

Pronunciation

core: k·AO·r

corps: k·AO·r

kor: NA

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