Short for "communications". Originated in military and aviation radio slang ("comms are clear") and migrated into corporate workplaces in the 2010s, where it now stands for both the literal channel ("our comms are down") and the discipline / team responsible for messaging ("loop comms in before tweeting that"). In gaming, "comms" specifically means in-game voice chat.
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(internet, Internet slang, criminal law) A transnational network of interconnected online groups, primarily active on Discord and Telegram, involved in cybercrime, extortion, and the exploitation of minors.
(telecommunication, military, US) Communications services, such as the installation, operation, maintenance, augmentation, modification, and rehabilitation of communications networks, systems, facilities, and equipment, including off-post extensions, provided for the operation of a military post, camp, installation, station, or activity.
A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.
(military, slang) air commodore.
Stay on comms, the boss fight starts in 30 seconds.
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