ticker
Pronunciation: [ˈtɪkər]
Word
Context: “finance”
(noun) a special kind of symbol or abbreviation used to represent a stock or company on the stock market. It's like a nickname for a company that people can easily read.
Example
Apple's ticker is AAPL, so when you see that, you know it's about Apple.
Example
I couldn't find the ticker for that new company, so I couldn't see its stock price.
Example
What is the ticker for Tesla?
Context: “news”
(noun) a small display that shows the latest news or information, usually scrolling across the bottom of a television screen. It's like a fast way to read news while you're watching something.
Example
The news ticker showed updates on the weather throughout the broadcast.
Example
There was no news ticker running, so I missed important updates.
Example
Did you see the news ticker during the game?
Context: “mechanics”
(noun) a device that makes a clicking sound to show that something is happening, like a clock or a machine. It's like the sound that tells you time is passing.
Example
The ticker of the old clock filled the room with a comforting sound.
Example
The new clock has no ticker sound, so it feels very quiet.
Example
Can you hear the ticker sound from the clock?
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