Vol
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 A heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings, often conjoined at their shoulders.
- 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 Abbreviation of volume; also vol. abbreviation, alt-of
- 4 A player of any of the Tennessee Volunteers college sports teams. informal
Antonyms
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More examples"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
From French vol (“flight; vol”).
Clipping.
Clipping of volunteer.