a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
"After years of exile, many members of the Iraqi National Congress finally returned to Baghdad hoping to help reshape the country."
Abbreviation of increment.
"The developer added an inc to the variable before running the next test case."
In plain English: An inc is a short way of saying inch, which is a unit used to measure small lengths.
"Please enter your income and other financial details on the inc section of the form."
Usage: The abbreviation "inc." stands for "increment," which refers to an increase or addition in value or quantity. Use it only when referring to a specific mathematical or financial step-up, not as a general term for any small amount.
Abbreviation of increase.
"The sales report showed a steady inc of ten percent over the last quarter."
In plain English: To inc means to start something happening, usually by encouraging someone to do it.
"The company plans to inc new employees next month."
Usage: Do not use "inc" as a verb; it is only an abbreviation for "increase" that belongs in data columns or financial tables. In standard sentences, always write out the full word "increase" to maintain proper grammar and clarity.
Alternative spelling of Inc
"The city council approved the new inc charter for the tech startup to operate legally within the state."
incorporated, corporation, an adjective describing a type of (business) company that carries certain legal obligations.
In plain English: Inc is short for income, which means the money you earn from working or investments.
"The inc weather kept everyone inside all day."
Usage: Do not use "inc" to modify other nouns in standard writing; it is an abbreviation for the noun "incorporation" or the adjective "incorporated." Instead of saying "an inc company," write "an incorporated company" or simply "a corporation."
Initialism of Iglesia ni Cristo.
"The community center held its annual charity drive under the auspices of INC last Sunday."
Derived from Latin in (into) and cerno (to separate), this abbreviation originally stood for income tax but now commonly refers to Indiana or international commercial terms. It functions as a standard shortening of longer phrases rather than possessing an independent historical root in the language itself.