Meaning & use
Col.
The standard written abbreviation for the military rank of colonel, used before a person's name.
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The report was signed by Col. James Wright, commander of the regiment.
Col. Martinez briefed the troops before dawn on the new assignment.
A note on using this word
Written as 'Col.' with a period, but the rank name itself is pronounced 'kernel,' not the way it looks.
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