grayscale

Or gray scale

[grey-skeyl]

noun

1. a scale of achromatic colors having several, usually ten, equal gradations ranging from white to black, used in television and photography.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grayscale¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Grayscale Investments filed for an IPO, joining other crypto firms seeking public listings on Wall Street.

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Grayscale’s revenue through Sept. 30 was $318.7 million, a 20% decrease from the same period in 2024.

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Grayscale filed confidentially for its IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission in July, allowing it to not publicly disclose its financials at the time.

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But now that Grayscale has officially filed for its IPO—and its books are open for everyone to see.

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Grayscale’s financial picture is mixed.

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