Soc

/sɒk/
noun

A member of a group similar to a club, often at a school or university, that is formed for a specific purpose or activity.

I joined the chess soc at my university to meet other players.
Visual representation of "soc" - A member of a group similar to a club, often at a school or university, that is formed for a specific purpose or activity.

Often appears as...

  • join a soc
  • chess soc
noun

Short for sociology, the study of human society and social behavior.

I'm taking a soc class this semester to learn more about social issues.
Visual representation of "soc" - Short for sociology, the study of human society and social behavior.

Often appears as...

  • soc class
  • studying soc

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Academic

noun

Soc is a term used in the book 'The Outsiders' to label a person from the higher social class.

In the book 'The Outsiders', the socs always fight with the greasers.
Visual representation of "soc" - Soc is a term used in the book 'The Outsiders' to label a person from the higher social class.

Often appears as...

  • the socs
  • soc girl

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Disapproving

Literary

abbreviation

Short for System on a Chip, integrated circuit that contains all components of a computer on a single chip.

The latest smartphones use a soc for more efficient power use.
Visual representation of "soc" - Short for System on a Chip, integrated circuit that contains all components of a computer on a single chip.

Often appears as...

  • smartphone soc
  • latest soc

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Technical

noun

A member of a group similar to a club, often at a school or university, that is formed for a specific purpose or activity.

I joined the chess soc at my university to meet other players.
Visual representation of "soc" - A member of a group similar to a club, often at a school or university, that is formed for a specific purpose or activity.

Often appears as...

  • join a soc
  • chess soc
noun

Short for sociology, the study of human society and social behavior.

I'm taking a soc class this semester to learn more about social issues.
Visual representation of "soc" - Short for sociology, the study of human society and social behavior.

Often appears as...

  • soc class
  • studying soc

Usage tips

Academic

noun

Soc is a term used in the book 'The Outsiders' to label a person from the higher social class.

In the book 'The Outsiders', the socs always fight with the greasers.
Visual representation of "soc" - Soc is a term used in the book 'The Outsiders' to label a person from the higher social class.

Often appears as...

  • the socs
  • soc girl

Usage tips

Disapproving

Literary

abbreviation

Short for System on a Chip, integrated circuit that contains all components of a computer on a single chip.

The latest smartphones use a soc for more efficient power use.
Visual representation of "soc" - Short for System on a Chip, integrated circuit that contains all components of a computer on a single chip.

Often appears as...

  • smartphone soc
  • latest soc

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 4
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Informal Usage

Used in casual or informal contexts, usually among students and educators.

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Are you going to the soc meeting after class?
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Specific Interest

Refs to groups for specific hobbies or interests, not general gatherings.

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I'm excited to attend the photography soc event.
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Collegiate Context

Mostly used in a university or college setting.

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Our uni has a soc for nearly every subject.
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Informal Usage

Used in casual or informal contexts, usually among students and educators.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Are you going to the soc meeting after class?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Specific Interest

Refs to groups for specific hobbies or interests, not general gatherings.

Illustration for Specific Interest
I'm excited to attend the photography soc event.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collegiate Context

Mostly used in a university or college setting.

Illustration for Collegiate Context
Our uni has a soc for nearly every subject.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Usage

Used in casual or informal contexts, usually among students and educators.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Are you going to the soc meeting after class?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Specific Interest

Refs to groups for specific hobbies or interests, not general gatherings.

Illustration for Specific Interest
I'm excited to attend the photography soc event.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Collegiate Context

Mostly used in a university or college setting.

Illustration for Collegiate Context
Our uni has a soc for nearly every subject.
Visual representation of the word "Soc"

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