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   share

   /ʃɛː/

   noun

   • 1. a part or portion of a larger amount which is divided among a number of people, or to which a number of people contribute: "under the proposals, investors would pay a greater share of the annual fees required"
   • ▪ each of the notional parts into which property held by joint owners is divided: "Jake had a share in a large, seagoing vessel"
   • ▪ the allotted or due amount of something that a person expects to have or to do, or that is expected to be accepted or done by them: "she's done more than her fair share of globetrotting"
   • ▪ a person's part in or contribution to something: "she can't take a share in childcare—she's a nervous wreck"
   • 2. one of the equal parts into which a company's capital is divided, entitling the holder to a proportion of the profits: "he's selling his shares in BT"
   • 3. an instance of posting or reposting something on a social media website or application: "there have been 25,000 shares on Twitter and 117 likes on Facebook as of 7:30 p.m."

   verb

   • 1. have a portion of (something) with another or others: "he shared the pie with her" Similar splitdividego halves in/withinformal:go fifty-fifty ingo Dutch
   • ▪ give a portion of (something) to another or others: "they shared out the peanuts" Similar apportionportion outdivide upallocateration outgive outdistributedispensehand outdish outdeal outdole outparcel outmeasure outcarve upinformal:divvy up
   • ▪ use, occupy, or enjoy (something) jointly with another or others: "they once shared a flat in Chelsea"
   • ▪ possess (a view or quality) in common with others: "other countries don't share our reluctance to eat goat meat"
   • ▪ (of a number of people or organizations) have a part in (something, especially an activity): "UK companies would share in the development of three oil platforms" Similar participate intake part inplay a part inhave a role inbe involved incontribute tohave a hand inhave something to do withpartake inhave a share inhave a percentage ofhave a stake inOpposite be excluded from
   • ▪ tell someone about (something, especially something personal): "she had never shared the secret with anyone before"
   • ▪ post or repost (something) on a social media website or application: "the app lets you share your photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr"

   Word Origin Old Englishscearu ‘division, part into which something may be divided’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schare and German Schar ‘troop, multitude’, also to shear. The verb dates from the late 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sharer noun

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › sWhat Are Shares? How They Compare to Stocks - Investopedia

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   May 27, 2024 · Shares represent units of ownership in a corporation or financial asset owned by investors who exchange capital in return for these units. Common stock shares enable...

3. www.investopedia.com › terms › cCommon Stock: What It Is, Different Types, vs. Preferred Stock

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Common stock is a security that represents ownership in a corporation. In a liquidation, common stockholders receive whatever assets remain after creditors, bondholders, and...

4. www.investopedia.com › terms › sWhat Is Share Capital? How It Works and Types - Investopedia

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   May 30, 2024 · Share capital is the money a company raises by issuing shares of common or preferred stock. The total is listed in the company's balance sheet.

5. www.wallstreetmojo.com › stocks-vs-sharesStocks vs Shares | Top 5 Differences You Must Know! -...

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   Jun 18, 2024 · In contrast, the term share is a narrow term used to represent a person’s ownership of a particular company in the market. There’s a slight difference between Stocks and Shares. We see two certificates in terms of the ownership of the company/companies. We call them the “certificate of stocks” and the “certificate of shares.”

6. www.wallstreetmojo.com › what-is-share-marketShare Market - Meaning, Basics, Types, Examples - WallStreetMojo

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   Jun 4, 2024 · A share market is a platform where sellers and buyers jointly assemble to trade on publicly listed shares. It assists companies in acquiring funds for advancement and promotion. Also designated as a “stock market,” the investment incorporates live trading of the companies’ shares. There are two types of stock markets, Primary and Secondary markets.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › havehave / share (something) in common - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 12, 2024 · : to have (a feature or characteristic) which is shared. Intersecting lines have one point in common. The cameras share some basic features in common. The two cultures have a lot in common (with each other). Examples of have/share (something) in common in a Sentence.

8. everyonesocial.com › blog › the-psychology-of-how-and-why-we-shareThe Psychology of How and Why We Share on Social Media

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Self-Involvement (24%) – You, as the sharer, gain attention, feel special, like you have inside information or are the first to know. Other Involvement (20%) – The sharer wants to help others. Message – Involvement (20%) – The message is so valuable that it has to be shared.

9. www.bajajfinserv.in › what-is-share-marketShare Market: Definition, Types and How to Invest - Bajaj Finserv

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   Jun 8, 2024 · A stock market, equity market, or share market is where people buy and sell stocks. The share market serves as a platform for investors to participate in the growth of companies, diversify their portfolios, and potentially earn returns on their investments.

10. www.smallcase.com › learn › what-is-share-marketWhat is the Share Market? Definition, Factors Affecting ... -...

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    Jun 18, 2024 · The share market, also known as the stock market, is where publicly traded companies can raise capital by selling their shares to the public.

11. legalvision.com.au › share-purchase-agreementWhat Are the Key Terms of a Share Purchase Agreement?

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    Table of Contents. Purchasing shares means the purchase of a business’ operating business. A share purchase agreement either outlines the: purchase of all shares in a business; or. the purchase of some shares in a business.