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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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 Wolfe Research's Rob Ginsberg noted on Thursday that chip stocks have not crossed below the 21-day support level, a short-term indicator. Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2026 This signaled a shift from support levels provided by the Biden administration. Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for support level

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Jun. 2026.

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