COMPs

Comps are complimentary items or services offered to customers by hospitality businesses and casinos. They may include free meals, hotel nights, drinks, show tickets, or other perks awarded in recognition of patronage or activity levels. The practice functions as a loyalty and marketing tool, intended to encourage continued business, manage capacity, or reward high-spending customers. In regulated jurisdictions, value and redemption rules may apply, and tracking is often handled through loyalty programs.

In design, advertising, and publishing, a comp (short for composite or comp sheet) is a client-facing mock-up that previews a final layout, image, or concept. A comp proof helps approve typography, color, and imagery before production. Multiple comps may be produced to compare directions; once approved, the final assets are created for print or digital release.

In music and audio, comping refers to assembling a final recording from the strongest sections of multiple takes. The resulting track is called a comp. Musicians and producers commonly use digital audio workstations to audition takes and stitch together verses, choruses, or solos.

In academia, comps or comprehensive exams assess a student's mastery of a field, often required to advance to candidacy or complete a degree. Formats vary by institution and discipline, ranging from written to oral examinations.

In dentistry, composites, often shortened to comps, are tooth-colored resin fillings used to repair decayed or damaged teeth. They are chosen for esthetic reasons and can be applied in layers to match natural tooth structure.