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noun
A time deposit offered by a bank or credit union, wherein the depositor commits a fixed sum of principal for a predetermined maturity period, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate higher than that of a standard savings account.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: banking, business, finance
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Synonyms: CD
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The certificate issued to the holder of such an account, verifying its ownership.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: banking, business, finance
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noun
a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: CD
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: debt instrument, obligation, certificate of indebtedness
Narrower terms: time deposit
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Across languages
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