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tranche

noun verb

A slice, section or portion.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/tɹɑːnʃ/ /tɹæntʃ/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A slice, section or portion.

  2. A distinct subdivision of a single policyholder's benefits, typically relating to separate premium increments.

  3. A pension scheme's or scheme member's benefits relating to distinct accrual periods with different rules.

  4. One of a set of classes or risk maturities that compose a multiple-class security, such as a CMO or REMIC; a class of bonds. Collateralized mortgage obligations are structured with several tranches of bonds that have various maturities.

verb

  1. To divide into tranches.

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