Stockholding
noun
noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An ownership interest in one or more companies' stock.
"And as he awaits his official retirement next month, Mr. Prince can rest assured that he will leave with $68 million, including his salary and accumulated stockholdings; a $1.7 million pension; an office, car and driver for up to five years all in addition to the bonus."
- 2 ownership of stocks; the state or fact of holding stock wordnet
- 3 a specific number of stocks or shares owned wordnet
Example
More examples"And as he awaits his official retirement next month, Mr. Prince can rest assured that he will leave with $68 million, including his salary and accumulated stockholdings; a $1.7 million pension; an office, car and driver for up to five years all in addition to the bonus."
Etymology
From stock + holding.
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