flotation
Translation
flotation, floating, IPO (Initial Public Offering)
Examples
The flotation of the new ship was a success.
The flotation of the new ship was a success.
The company is planning a stock market flotation next year.
The company is planning a stock market flotation next year.
Grammar Patterns
((the flotation of sth.)) the process of floating sth. or launching it on the stock market The flotation of the company is planned for next year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: floating, buoyancy, IPO, stock market launch
Etymology
From the verb 'to float' plus the suffix '-ation', which denotes a process or action.
Memory Tips
Imagine a company 'floating' its shares on the 'sea' of the stock market to remember the financial meaning.