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CBC

Staffing2 meanings, so check the context

Reading C, Writing B, Oral C

In plain English

A second-language profile on a job posting. The three letters are your required levels in reading, writing and speaking. A is lowest, C is highest, E is exempt.

Common context

Bilingual positions. 'CBC' is the most common profile for supervisory roles, and the middle letter is the one people most often fall short on.

Example

The position is bilingual imperative CBC.

Means

You must already have those three levels before you can start, not acquire them later.

Most common meaning. Others follow below.

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

In plain English

The national public broadcaster.

Common context

Media monitoring and communications. Context makes it obvious. A language profile never appears in a sentence about coverage.

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