buyback
noun/ˈbaɪbæk/
Frequency rank: #16,784 most common English word
Meaning
the repurchase of previously sold goods, shares, or assets by the original seller or issuer.
Example sentence
The company announced buyback program to repurchase shares from existing investors.
Synonyms & related words
- repurchase
- redemption
- reacquisition
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