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repurchasing

/ˌriːˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/ /ˌriːˈpɜːrtʃeɪsɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To buy back or again; to regain by purchase.

Examples :

"The company is repurchasing shares of its own stock to increase their value. "
business finance economy

Related Words

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buy noun

/baɪ/

Something which is bought; a purchase.

"At only $30, the second-hand kitchen table was a great buy."

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stock noun

/stɒk/ /stɑk/

A store or supply.

"The school's stock of pencils was low, so the teacher asked the students to save them. "

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shares noun

/ʃɛəz/ /ʃɛɹz/

A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.

"Here are some examples: * "Each of the siblings received equal shares of the inheritance." * "The restaurant owner distributed shares of the profits among the employees." * "Everyone received shares of the pizza after the game.""

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their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

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regain verb

/ɹiːˈɡeɪn/

To get back; to recover possession of.

"After a long illness, Sarah regained her strength and was able to return to school. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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value noun

/ˈvæljuː/

The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.

"The Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world."

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again adverb

/əˈɡeɪn/

Another time; once more.

"I tried the math problem again, and this time I got it right. "

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increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

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company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

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back noun

/bæk/

The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.

"Could you please scratch my back?"

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purchase noun

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."