holding
/ˈhəʊldɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: holdings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tài sản sở hữu, đặc biệt là cổ phiếu và trái phiếu
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Noun
Examples
Although this survey lists only a small number of representative materials in the Hoover Library's Baltic Collection, a comprehensive view of the library's holdings can be gained from the Hoover Institution's card catalog or its printed equivalent
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A determination of law made by a court.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “holding” mean?
Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.
Is “holding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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