repurchase

[ ree-pur-chuhs ]

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verb (used with object),re·pur·chased, re·pur·chas·ing.

to buy again; regain by purchase.

noun

the act of repurchasing.

adjective

of or relating to repurchase: a repurchase contract.

Origin of repurchase

First recorded in 1585–95; re- + purchase

Other words from repurchase

re·pur·chas·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for repurchase

repurchase

/ (riːˈpɜːtʃɪs) /

verb(tr)

to buy back or buy again goods, securities, assets, etc

noun

an act or instance of repurchasing

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