Meaning of the word shares in English

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shares

Noun

1.

a part or portion of a larger amount which is divided among a number of people, or to which a number of people contribute.

Example:
under the proposals, investors would pay a greater share of the annual fees required
2.

one of the equal parts into which a company's capital is divided, entitling the holder to a proportion of the profits.

Example:
they bought 33 shares of American Standard

Verb

1.

have a portion of (something) with another or others.

Example:
he shared the pie with her
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