Meaning & Definition of word "Ticker"
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Ticker
/ˈtɪkər/
noun:
- 1. A sign or symbol used to represent a publicly traded company's stock.
- Example: The stock ticker for Apple Inc. is AAPL.
- 2. A device that prints or displays stock prices and other information.
- Example: The ticker on the bottom of the screen showed the latest stock prices.
- 3. A continuous record or stream of financial market data.
- Example: Investors watched the ticker closely to catch any sudden market changes.
Etymology
From the noun 'tick' + suffix '-er', likely referring to the sound made by tickers in early market devices.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ticker tape:
A type of thin paper tape on which stock prices were printed for display.
ticker symbol:
A unique series of letters representing a particular publicly traded company's stock.
a ticker for news:
An ongoing display of news headlines or updates on a screen.
Related Words
tick:
A short sound made repeatedly.
symbol:
A character or sign used to represent something.
market:
A place where stocks and securities are traded.
Slang Meanings of ticker
Meaning: To keep track of stocks and their prices.
Example Sentence: I'm just ticking the market to see how my investments are doing.
Meaning: A rapid or quick update on stock prices.
Example Sentence: Did you see the ticker on my phone? Stocks just took a dive!