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ticker

American  
[tik-er] / ˈtɪk ər /

noun

  1. a telegraphic receiving instrument that automatically prints stock prices, market reports, etc., on a paper tape.

  2. a person or thing that ticks. tick.

  3. Slang.  a watch.

  4. Slang.  the heart.

ticker British  
/ ˈtɪkə /

noun

  1. slang

    1. the heart

    2. a watch

  2. a person or thing that ticks

  3. stock exchange the US word for tape machine

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of ticker

1820–30; 1880–85 ticker for def. 4; tick 1 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Flares were let off, ticker tape flickered in the air and a stunning tifo rose from the terraces with an accompanying banner reading "For my town, for my club".

From BBC

Click on the tickers for more about each ETF, including holdings and performance charts.

From MarketWatch

Visit a quote page and your recently viewed tickers will be displayed here.

From MarketWatch

The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, which is when the name and ticker symbol will change.

From MarketWatch

One way to began your research is by clicking on the tickers.

From MarketWatch

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