Vol

/vɑl/ noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings, often conjoined at their shoulders.
  2. 2
    Clipping of volatility. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

    "Sell on both clarity on the president's health, and if "gold vols are still in the 19-20 range,” said the US bank’s analysts in the 5 October ‘Weekly Gold Monitor’ note. […] “The sustained elevated vols indicate that the market is still pricing a small possibility of any further unfavourable health reports, which would likely bring another spike in gold spot.”"

  3. 3
    Abbreviation of volume; also vol. abbreviation, alt-of
  4. 4
    A player of any of the Tennessee Volunteers college sports teams. informal

Example

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"Sell on both clarity on the president's health, and if "gold vols are still in the 19-20 range,” said the US bank’s analysts in the 5 October ‘Weekly Gold Monitor’ note. […] “The sustained elevated vols indicate that the market is still pricing a small possibility of any further unfavourable health reports, which would likely bring another spike in gold spot.”"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French vol (“flight; vol”).

Etymology 2

Clipping.

Etymology 3

Clipping of volunteer.

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