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SPOC

What Does SPOC Mean in a Text?

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The Quick Answer

SPOC means "Single Point Of Contact" and "Sex Professionals of Canada."

More Detail...

Both are business-related terms, but confusing them could cause embarrassment! Here we explain both definitions and give examples of use.

Single Point Of Contact

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SPOC is a term often used in business and technology environments to describe a person or a department designated as the central point of coordination and communication for a specific issue, project, or customer relationship. The idea behind having a SPOC is to streamline communication and ensure that inquiries, requests, or problems are directed to the right place and handled efficiently. This approach can help in reducing confusion and improving response times, as it centralizes information and decision-making.

Sex Professionals of Canada

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Sex Professionals of Canada is an organization that represents the interests of sex workers. The group advocates for the rights, safety, and well-being of sex workers in Canada. Their activities often include lobbying for legal reform, providing support and resources for sex workers, and working to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by individuals in the sex industry. The organization aims to promote understanding and respect for sex workers and their profession, and to ensure that their rights are recognized and protected.

Examples of Use

Here are examples of SPOC in conversation:
  • Jo: I'd better ring round to tell them all it's cancelled.
  • Ali: Just ring Sam's office. They are the SPOC.
  • Chris: Do the SPOCs have a SPOC?
  • Jerry: It depends how much you pay them.
  • (Here SPOC means both "Sex Professionals of Canada" and "Single Point Of Contact.")

Image for SPOC

When I write SPOC, I mean this:

meaning of SPOC

A receptionist is usually the SPOC for visitors to a business. SPOC also means "Sex Professionals of Canada."

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition

"Single Point of Contact" is the most common definition for SPOC. It is particularly common in business, especially project management and job advertisements.
SPOC
Definition:Single Point of Contact
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"Sex Professionals of Canada" is another definition for SPOC.
SPOC
Definition:Sex Professionals of Canada
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Specialists

An Academic Look at SPOC

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Whether used with the meaning "Sex Professionals of Canada" or "Single Point Of Contact," SPOC is an acronym (i.e., an abbreviation spoken like a word). Acronyms differ from initialism abbreviations, which are pronounced using their individual letters.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

The use of SPOC to mean "Single Point Of Contact" pre-dates the digital era.

Example of SPOC Used in a Text

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