holding
Translation
holding, shares, property
Examples
The company disclosed its financial holdings.
The company disclosed its financial holdings.
He has large land holdings in the countryside.
He has large land holdings in the countryside.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a person's or company's assets or property The company has large holdings in Asia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assets, property, shares, portfolio
Etymology
From the verb 'to hold' + the suffix '-ing', creating a noun for 'things that are held'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'holding' onto valuable papers like stock certificates or property deeds. These are your holdings.