Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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stock buyback | Yes | No | No | No |
purchase | Yes | No | Yes | No |
stock buyback (noun) | purchase (noun) |
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a corporation's purchase of its own outstanding stock; increases earnings/share so stock price rises (which can discourage a takeover attempt) | the acquisition of something for payment |
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever | |
a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage | |
something acquired by purchase |
stock buyback (verb) | purchase (verb) |
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obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction |