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FCC

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/ɛf si si/

Regulatory body for communications

Etymology
Etymology Information

'FCC' as 'Federal Communications Commission' originates from the establishment of the agency in 1934 under the Communications Act.

Historical Evolution

The term 'FCC' has remained consistent since its inception in 1934.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the regulatory body for communications, and this meaning has remained unchanged.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the Federal Communications Commission, an independent agency of the United States government that regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

The FCC regulates the broadcasting industry in the United States.

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Noun 2

a catalytic cracking process used in petroleum refineries to convert heavy hydrocarbons into lighter fractions such as gasoline.

The refinery uses FCC to produce more gasoline from crude oil.

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