The CTC approved $105 million for the first phase of the project, which essentially serves as a green light for Caltrans to begin looking for a contractor to start construction work.
Source: wiktionary
Ctc
Synonyms for "ctc" (9 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
abbreviatedbloodborne tumor cells
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abbreviated, bloodborne tumor cells, circulating cancer cells, condensed, counterterrorist center.
- Sentence evidence is available for ctc, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ctc".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ctc"
Keep "ctc" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ctc" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ctc", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ctc" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
12 entriescirculating tumor cellsctc abbreviationctc analysisctc assayctc countctc datasetctc enumerationctc isolationctc lossctc metricctc termctc terminology
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
2018—Mursina, Kate (8 February 2018): "Teasing Out Circulating Tumor DNA". ClinicalOMICs. An ability to etect (sic) circulating tumor cells (CTCs) or cell-free cancer DNA (cfDNA) in blood or saliva opens possibilities to suspect cancer even before it is visible on radiological images.
Source: wiktionary
In 2018, the EITC and CTC kept 10.6 million people out of poverty, according to the CBPP, and the evidence shows they improve health, education and long-term employment outcomes, especially among children.
Source: wiktionary
That installation will deplete telegraphers jobs considerably. Santa Fe already CTCing Mojave to Barstow.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ctc"?
Closest matches include abbreviated, bloodborne tumor cells, circulating cancer cells, condensed, counterterrorist center.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ctc"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.