Updated June 2026
Parts or portions of something divided amongst people, or units of ownership in a company's stock that represent equity investment. Shares represent division, participation, or financial securities.
“Investors purchased shares in the technology company before its initial public offering.”
/ʃɛəz/
Contains vowels A and E; -ES plural with SH- digraph at start.
Worth 9 points; the H provides moderate value in this financial term.
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