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Definition of stockholding

stockholding

/ˈstɑːkˌhoʊldɪŋ/
stock · hold · ing
Plural:stockholdings
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stockholding Lexical Profile

stockholding Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The ownership of financial shares in a company, or the specific quantity of shares held by an individual or institution.

Example

"The investment firm decided to reduce its stockholding in the retail sector following the quarterly report."

2

British The practice of keeping a supply of goods, merchandise, or raw materials in storage for future sale or distribution, or the inventory itself.

Example

"Efficient warehouse management allowed the manufacturer to minimize unnecessary stockholding costs."

3

Australian The ownership and raising of livestock, such as cattle or sheep, on a large pastoral property or station.

Example

"Generations of his family had made their living through stockholding across the arid interior."

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• Nearby Words

stockbroking
stocker
stockholder
stockholding
stockholm
stockily
stockiness

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stockholding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stockholding
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