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Sell short   /sɛl ʃɔrt/   Listen
Sell short

verb
1.
Sell securities or commodities or foreign currency that is not actually owned by the seller, who hopes to cover (buy back) the sold items at a lower price and thus to earn a profit.
2.
Underestimate the real value or ability of.






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Words linked to "Sell short" :   underestimate, mercantilism, commercialism, commerce, sell, underrate



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