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read-across

British  

noun

  1. a correlation or relationship between two separate things

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Jefferies analysts figured at the time that development had some read-across to psychedelics.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

As an industry bellwether, TSMC’s results are often interpreted as a read-across for demand across the wider semiconductor and electronics supply chain.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Investors are digesting Tesla’s publication on Monday of a compilation of 20 estimates from Wall Street analysts for vehicle deliveries, a key metric for car makers that gives a read-across for quarterly sales.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

"These results are likely to lower market expectations further for UK banks, and we see a negative read-across for Lloyds and NatWest," banking analysts at JPMorgan said in a note.

From Reuters • Oct. 24, 2023

The read-across for other housing related or DIY stocks is clearly not positive.

From The Guardian • Aug. 25, 2011