shareholders
Pronunciation: [ˈʃɛrˌhoʊldərz]
Word
Context: "business"
(noun) people or organizations that own shares in a company. They are part owners and can earn money if the company does well.
Example
The shareholders were excited to see the company's profits increase this year.
Example
The shareholders were unhappy when the company lost money last quarter.
Example
How many shareholders are there in the company?
Context: "investment"
(noun) individuals or entities that invest in a company by purchasing its shares. They may receive dividends based on the company's performance.
Example
Many shareholders received their dividends on time this year.
Example
No shareholders were paid dividends last year due to poor profits.
Example
What percentage of the company do the shareholders own?
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