Phrase guide

stock split

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An event wherein a company that has previously issued shares of stock increases the number of shares while reducing the value of each share accordingly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: business, finance

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • they announced a two-for-one split of the common stock

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: split, split up

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: increase, step-up

History

Etymology

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