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holdings


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of keeping or holding something, especially a position, office, or property.

    - "After years of dedication, she finally held the position of CEO."
    - "Despite facing numerous challenges, he continued to hold onto his beliefs."
  • Noun

    The possessions or resources owned by someone.

    - "His vast holdings included several mansions, private jets, and luxury yachts."
    - "The company's holdings extended to various industries, including technology, finance, and healthcare."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with holdings
oldings , foldings , moldings
Variants
List of all variants of holdings that leads to same result
holding , holdings , hand-holder , hand-holders , hand-holding , hand-holdings
Etymology
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Old English haldan, from hald 'strong' + -ian 'to do'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'holding company' was first used in the late 1800s to describe a business that owned other companies.

  2. In ancient Rome, the term 'latifundia' referred to large landholdings owned by the wealthy elite.


Related Concepts
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  1. Assets: Holdings refer to the tangible and intangible assets owned by an individual or organization.

  2. Investments: Holdings can also refer to the stocks, bonds, or other securities that an investor owns.


Culture
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Holdings have been a significant theme in literature and art, often symbolizing power, wealth, and status. In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the concept of 'bloody holdings' represents the destructive consequences of greed and ambition.

How to Memorize "holdings"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a strong hand holding onto something valuable, such as a precious gem or a gold coin.
    - Visualize a person proudly standing in front of their mansion or office building, representing their holdings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'holdings' with the feeling of security and stability.
    - Think of the word 'possession' when considering the meaning of holdings.

  3. mnemonics

    - Hold On: Holdings = Ownership, Possessions


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