“Inc” or “Ink”—Which to use?

“Inc” or “Ink”

Overview

inc / ink 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

inc: NA

ink: (noun) a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing. (noun) dark protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish and other cephalopods. (verb) append one's signature to. (verb) mark, coat, cover, or stain with ink. (verb) fill with ink.

Pronunciation

inc: IH·ng·k

ink: IH·ng·k

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Examples in Context

Examples of “inc”

Category:Apple Inc. file systems
…is under ownership of iHeartMedia, Inc..
…became a co-founder of MegaBots, Inc. where he focused on fluid…
The Printing (Holmes Burton Films Inc., 1947) documentary about linotype tech.
…Kapoor under the Kapoor Film Inc Kc Production Pvt.Ltd banner.
…Communist Party of India (Marxist), INC, Kerala Congress.
…was acquired by Radio Ashland, Inc. on January 15, 1957 and…
…owned and operated by iHeartMedia, Inc..
…project engineering manager for BarDyne, Inc., a fluid power engineering and…
…company T and T Industries, Inc.

Examples of “ink”

…might slip back into red ink (be unprofitable) on each aircraft…
Under Media Ink the neighborhood magazines had focuses…
…recordings with, among others, The Ink Spots, Louis Jordan and Louis…
Red Ink: Socialist Youth blog
…abandoned following the closure of Ink Inc. (a large ink factory)…
Media Ink
…with a package of type, ink and instructions.
…six community magazines to Media Ink on August 1, 1994, he…
Xerography makes copies without using ink.
In 1996 Media Ink changed the six monthly neighborhood…

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