(~s)
1.
A ~ is a sentence or phrase taken from a book, poem, or play, which is repeated by someone else.
He illustrated his argument with ~s from Pasternak...
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2.
When someone gives you a ~, they tell you how much they will charge to do a particular piece of work.
Get several written ~s and check exactly what’s included in the cost.
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3.
A company’s ~ on the stock exchange is its registration on the stock exchange, which enables its shares to be officially listed and traded. (BUSINESS)
...an American-dominated investment manager with a ~ on the London stock market.
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