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Topic: Finance

share

IPA: /ʃɛr/

KK: /ʃɛr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To let someone else use or enjoy something that you have, or to have a part of something together with others.

Example: In the playground, the children learn to share their toys with each other.

noun

Definition: A part or portion that belongs to or is distributed to someone, often in the context of ownership or investment.

Example: She decided to sell her share of the company to invest in a new project.

transitive verb

Definition: To give a part of something to someone else or to use something together with others.

Example: She decided to share her lunch with her friend.

sharecrop

IPA: //ˈʃɛrˌkrɒp//

KK: /ˈʃɛrˌkrɒp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To work on someone else's land and pay for the use of it by giving a part of the crops produced.

Example: Many families in the South used to sharecrop during the early 20th century.

transitive verb

Definition: To farm land owned by someone else and share the crops produced with the landowner as payment.

Example: Many families in the South used to sharecrop during the early 20th century.

sharecropping

IPA: /ˈʃɛrˌkrɒpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɛrˌkrɒpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The practice where a farmer works on someone else's land and gives a part of the crops to the landowner as payment.

Example: Many families relied on sharecropping to make a living after the Civil War.

verb

Definition: To farm land owned by someone else and pay them a share of the crops produced as rent.

Example: Many families relied on sharecropping to make a living after the Civil War.

shareholder

IPA: /ˈʃɛrˌhoʊldər/

KK: /ˈʃɛrˌhoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that owns shares in a company, which gives them a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings.

Example: As a shareholder, she received dividends from the company's profits.

shareholding

IPA: /ˈʃɛəˌhoʊldɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɛrˌhoʊldɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having ownership in shares of a company or organization.

Example: The shareholding structure of the company allows for greater investor participation.

noun

Definition: The ownership of shares in a company, representing a portion of the company's capital.

Example: Her shareholding in the company gives her a say in important decisions.

sheqel

IPA: /ˈʃɛkəl/

KK: /ˈʃɛkəl/

noun

Definition: A unit of currency used in Israel.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for shekels before my trip to Israel.

shinplaster

IPA: /ˈʃɪnˌplæstər/

KK: /ˈʃɪnˌplæstər/

noun

Definition: A type of paper money that is not backed by sufficient security, often losing its value due to inflation or being issued by private entities.

Example: During the economic crisis, many people were forced to use shinplasters as their only form of currency.

shipment

IPA: /ˈʃɪpmənt/

KK: /ˈʃɪpmənt/

noun

Definition: A group of items or products that are sent from one place to another, usually by truck, ship, or plane.

Example: The shipment of new furniture arrived at the store yesterday.

shipping

IPA: /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of transporting goods or materials, usually by sea, but can also refer to other methods of transport.

Example: The shipping of products to customers is an important part of the business.

shortage

IPA: /ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈʃɔrtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is not enough of something that is needed or wanted.

Example: The city is facing a shortage of affordable housing.

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