Meaning of the word holding in English

What does holding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

holding

US /ˈhoʊl.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈhəʊl.dɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a piece of land held under a lease or by customary tenure

Example:
The farmer expanded his holding by acquiring the adjacent field.
The family's main holding was a small farm near the river.
2.

a quantity of shares, property, or money held by an individual or group

Example:
His investment holdings include stocks in several tech companies.
The company announced a significant increase in its foreign currency holdings.