Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ticker
noun
/ˈtɪkər/
Definition
A device that produces a series of sounds, usually in the form of clicks, to indicate movement or convey information.
Examples
- The stock ticker showed a rapid increase in market value.
- He could hear the ticker tape cranking out stock prices in the background.
- The financial report included a list of ticker symbols for reference.
Meaning
In finance, a ticker is a symbol used to uniquely identify publicly traded shares of a particular stock on a particular stock market.
Synonyms
- signal
- indicator
- transmitter
