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Meaning of delisting
The primary meaning of "delisting" refers to the act of removing something, especially a company or a security, from a list, such as a stock exchange.
Etymology of delisting
The word "delisting" is a combination of "de-" (meaning removal or reversal) and "listing" (meaning the act of putting something on a list).
The term originated in the context of stock exchanges, where companies that failed to meet certain requirements were removed from the list of traded securities.
Over time, the term has been extended to other areas, such as conservation and healthcare, to refer to the removal of items from lists.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The act of removing a company or security from a list, such as a stock exchange, often due to non-compliance with regulations or poor performance.
- The removal of a species or a disease from a list of endangered or notifiable diseases.
- The act of removing a name or an item from a list, such as a waiting list or a list of eligible candidates.
Usage Examples
- The company was delisted from the stock exchange due to its failure to file financial reports on time.
- The species was delisted from the endangered list after conservation efforts led to a significant increase in its population.
- The patient was delisted from the transplant waiting list after a compatible donor was found.