ticker tape
Paper tape on which a stock ticker, news ticker or similar device would print incoming…Paper tape on which a stock ticker, news ticker or similar device would print incoming information.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)Paper tape on which a stock ticker, news ticker or similar device would print incoming information.
a continuous thin ribbon of paper on which stock quotes are written
(broadly, uncountable, usually)Any device used for displaying usually sideways scrolling news or updates.
Forms
plural: ticker tapes| Singular | ticker tape |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedtapeA2
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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