Trading
/ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or business of buying and selling goods, services, or financial instruments, often regulated by law.
The company's trading activities are subject to international commerce laws.
- (v.) Present participle of trade, referring to engaging in the exchange of goods, services, or securities.
She is currently trading stocks on the market.
Forms
- trade
- trades
- traded
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'trading' as a noun denotes regulated commercial activities, while as a verb it is a participial form; definitions for verb forms should refer to the base term 'trade' for full explanation.
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