Ticker

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪkər/

Definitions of ticker

noun a news ticker that displays headlines or updates

Example Sentences

A1 I always check the ticker for the latest stock prices.

A2 The ticker on the news channel constantly updates with breaking news.

B1 Investors closely monitor the ticker for changes in the market.

B2 The ticker at the bottom of the screen displays sports scores in real time.

C1 Traders use the ticker to make split-second decisions on buying and selling stocks.

C2 The financial analyst studied the ticker for hours to predict market trends.

Examples of ticker in a Sentence

formal The ticker on the stock market displayed the latest prices of various securities.

informal I keep an eye on the ticker to see how my favorite stocks are doing.

slang I can't stop checking the ticker for updates on my investments.

figurative His heart raced like a ticker as he waited for the results of the exam.

Grammatical Forms of ticker

• past tense: ticked
• plural: tickers
• comparative: more tick
• superlative: most tick
• present tense: tick
• future tense: will tick
• perfect tense: have ticked
• continuous tense: is ticking
• singular: ticker
• positive degree: tick
• infinitive: to tick
• gerund: ticking
• participle: ticking

Origin and Evolution of ticker

First Known Use: 1867 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ticker' originated from the sound made by the telegraphic device used to transmit stock prices.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the telegraphic device, 'ticker' later evolved to also mean a stock symbol or a device displaying stock prices.