ticker

noun

tick·​er ˈti-kər How to pronounce ticker (audio)
: something that ticks or produces a ticking sound: such as
a
: watch
b(1)
: a telegraphic receiving instrument that automatically prints off information (such as stock quotations or news) on a paper ribbon
(2)
: a graphic on which information is scrolled across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen
c
slang : heart

Examples of ticker in a Sentence

The news came over the ticker. Exercise is good for your ticker.
Recent Examples on the Web The company could begin trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange as soon as Monday under the ticker symbol of Trump’s initials, DJT. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 Then at some point, companies in SPAC deals usually announce that their stock will begin trading under the new ticker symbol. Stan Choe, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024 Not mentioned in Trump's court filings Monday was his potential financial windfall from a looming deal to put his social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, on the stock market under the ticker symbol DJT. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2024 In the State of Minnesota, the regulatory term is ‘exploratory boring'. About Pulsar Helium Inc. Pulsar Helium Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange with the ticker PLSR. Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2024 Browning's pick, per ESPN's ticker, was a 35-27 Washington win. Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2024 Don’t watch any more KU hoops until that ticker is super strong! Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024 In general, extravagances like meals out, Starbucks runs, new clothes, and movie or concert tickers are not allowed—though some allocate a small budget for discretionary spending. Chris Morris, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2024 The new sales pitch filed with the SEC, known as a Form S-1, allows Reddit to debut on the stock market with the ticker symbol RDDT as soon as next month. Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ticker was in 1821

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“Ticker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ticker. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ticker

noun
tick·​er ˈtik-ər How to pronounce ticker (audio)
1
2
a
: a telegraphic machine that receives stock prices and news and prints them out on a paper ribbon
b
: a strip of information that moves across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen
3
slang : heart sense 1a

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