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pyramid

noun verb

(stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases their holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases

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Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
D
Contains
YR
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈpɪɹəmɪd

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noun

  1. (stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases their holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases

noun

  1. a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

verb

  1. increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base

verb

  1. arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid

verb

  1. use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal

verb

  1. enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

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