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[def-uh-nish-uhn] / ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən /


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IPOs by definition are stock events, but options trading will likely become the main event.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

While it's possible some areas might reach this definition, it is still a little too early to say with certainty.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Without a precise definition of the neutral axis, the entire construction was formally incomplete.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

The tools available to retail investors are, almost by definition, those that have not demonstrated enough edge to be worth keeping private.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

“But your definition of school isn’t really one thing, it’s many different things, Craig: extracurricular activities plus sports plus volunteering. That’s not to mention homework.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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