corpus

noun

ˈkȯr-pəs How to pronounce corpus (audio)
Definition of corpusnext
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as in output
the complete works of an author Jane Austen's corpus is modest in number but magnificent in achievement

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as in corpse
a dead body international conventions requiring that the corpus of the enemy combatant be treated with respect and dignity

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Recent Examples of corpus Habeas corpus cases are challenges in federal court of detention or imprisonment. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Together, these efforts grew the corpus of Cantonese data from 100 million tokens to more than 500 million. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 The range in itself attests to the varied ramifications of Brancusi’s corpus. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The day of The Times’ article publication, the public defenders office helped the family file a habeas corpus petition on behalf of Wilber. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for corpus
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  • Boeing will use the agreement to triple its current PAC-3 MSE seeker output.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The group is Africa’s largest producer, accounting for 13% of the continent’s annual cement output capacity.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • Another 11 roach corpses were between cooling units and shelves.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Dominique Bailey and Kevin Spencer were found guilty of third-degree murder, conspiracy, abuse of corpse and related charges, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday.
    — Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Corpus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corpus. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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