Meaning of 'pyramid'

Find the meaning of the word ‘pyramid’

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Meaning of ‘pyramid’

6 definitions found.

pyramid

noun

a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases, often in the stock market

Example: "The stock broker got in trouble for setting up a pyramid scheme."

noun

a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

verb

increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base

verb

arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid

verb

use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal

verb

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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