support level

noun

: a price level on a declining market at which a security resists further decline due to increased attractiveness to traders and investors

called also support area

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The answer can help determine the best support level for hip, shoulder, and spinal alignment—firm for stomach sleepers, soft for side sleepers, and medium firmness for back sleepers. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 With earnings due Friday, the stock is sitting about 3% off its recent highs and well above every meaningful support level on the chart. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Fears about the transition's impact on American jobs have persisted, despite changes in consumer attitudes toward EVs and the federal government's support levels. Keith Laing, USA Today, 17 June 2026 In contrast, historical price patterns indicate that a hawkish surprise from Warsh could put crucial support levels in the $60,000–$61,000 range at risk for a retest in the upcoming week as pre-event positioning clears. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for support level

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First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of support level was in 1906

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“Support level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20level. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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