Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

public comment

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.80 in modern English

Syllables: pub-lic -com-ment
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Input given by the public to governmental (or rarely other) bodies, about proposed legislation or regulation(s), during a period—and by means—set aside and prescribed by law.

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see public, comment.

Example Sentences

"The purpose of the hearings, according to John Dyer, RTD general manager, will be to receive public comment on the environmental impact statement"
"The draft code, which is out for public comment, calls for regular meetings between the external auditors and the regulators of major financial firms and also encourages more informal dialogue"
"The public comment deadline on the plan had been Thursday. But numerous people wanted more time to consider and comment on the plan, and the agencies agreed. Comments will now be accepted until March 3."

Etymology

From public + comment.

Inflected Forms

public comments (plural)

Questions

What does public comment mean?: Input given by the public to governmental (or rarely other) bodies, about proposed legislation or regulation(s), during a period—and by means—set aside and prescribed by law.
Where does public comment come from?: From public + comment.

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