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ticker

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪkər]

Word

Learn how to use ticker in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce ticker

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪkər]

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