Definition of IPO
IPOs
: an initial public offering of a company's stock
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Origin and Etymology of ipo
initial public offering
First Known Use: 1976
IPO Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of IPO for English Language Learners
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: the first time a company's stock is offered for sale to the public
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