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holding

Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/
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Definition of holding

noun

  • 1an area of land held by lease.
  • the tenure of land held by lease.
  • 2 (holdings) stocks, property, and other financial assets in someone’s possession:commercial property holdings
  • books, periodicals, magazines, and other material in a library.

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