closing

[kloh-zing]

noun

1. the end or conclusion, as of a speech.

2. something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse.

3. the final phase of a transaction, especially the meeting at which procedures are carried out in the execution of a contract for the sale of real estate.

4. an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt.

   an increase in bank closings.

5. complimentary close.

adjective

1. concluding; ending; final.

closing

1. Usually applied to real estate transactions, it refers to delivery of the deed of ownership from the owner to the buyer in return for full payment.

Other Word Forms

• half-closing adjective
• self-closing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of closing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; close, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The price represents a roughly 30% premium to its average closing price over the past 30 days, the mattress maker added.

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During closing arguments, Supervising Deputy Federal Public Defender Rebecca Abel said Augustine had thrown the umbrella up and it dropped down and connected with Gutierrez.

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Software developer MongoDB and provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for data centers Credo Technology are both expected to post earnings after the closing bell Monday.

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Monaco held on through the closing stages, including seven minutes of stoppage time, after having former Paris defender Thilo Kehrer sent off in the 80th minute.

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Celtic fans belted out O'Neill's name during the closing stages in Rotterdam, paying tribute to one of their favourite sons.

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Related Words

• closure 
• completion 
• conclusion 
• termination