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noun tick·er \ ˈti-kər \

Definition of ticker

:something that ticks or produces a ticking sound: such as

a :watch

b (1) :a telegraphic receiving instrument that automatically prints off information (such as stock quotations or news) on a paper ribbon

(2) :a graphic on which information is scrolled across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen

c slang :heart

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Examples of ticker in a Sentence

The news came over the ticker.
Exercise is good for your ticker.

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Indeed, the most popular of the funds, the Barclays iPath fund, known broadly by its ticker symbol VXX, has since its inception averaged a yearly return of negative 58 percent, according to FactSet.

— landon thomas jr., New York Times, "Day Trading in Wall Street’s Complex ‘Fear Gauge’ Proliferates," 28 Aug. 2017
Shares (ticker: RRC) plunged nearly 12 percent to $17.90 a share, the biggest one-day decline since 2011.

— ryan collins, star-telegram, "Range Resources CEO says more mergers would be ‘a positive thing’," 2 Aug. 2017
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, participating in a fan forum one hour prior to the Ravens’ practice at M&T Bank Stadium Sunday evening, was asked by a season ticker holder if Baltimore could host a Super Bowl in the future.

— edward lee, baltimoresun.com, "NFL commissioner Roger Goodell offers mixed opinion on Baltimore hosting a Super Bowl," 30 July 2017
A World War II Medal of Honor recipient, Jackson was honored with tributes at the White House and a ticker tape parade in New York City but made a mistake that haunted him for the rest of his life.

— tim woodward, idahostatesman, "This Boise veteran earned a Medal of Honor. Then he was kicked out of the military. The Marines finally honored him in death.," 28 July 2017
Heat and heart health: Tips to protect your tickerThe clinic, at 310 E. Broadway, specializes in cardiovascular services for the uninsured.

— darla carter, The Courier-Journal, "Free Louisville heart clinic helps patients society has 'neglected'," 25 July 2017
Gonalons was referring to a booming TV market, the quality of stadium a team plays in and other resources available to NFL teams that help keep that league relevant on sports tickers and in the news.

— brandon folsom, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit and MLS soccer: City could cash in if awarded a franchise," 18 July 2017
Upon, her return to New York, Gibson was feted in a ticker-tape parade down Broadway in New York.

— deneen l. brown, Washington Post, "Althea Gibson’s amazing win at Wimbledon in 1957 paved the way for Venus and Serena," 14 July 2017
The index is available under the ticker symbol UMIAMIFL through the S&P website at : www.umiamifl.com.

— marcia heroux pounds, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Florida's top 50 stocks outperform S&P 500 in quarter," 3 July 2017

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First Known Use of ticker

1821

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Definition of ticker for English Language Learners

: a machine that receives and prints out stock prices and other news on long, thin pieces of paper
: a narrow area that shows information across the top or bottom of a television or computer screen

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