Listed: meaning, definitions and examples

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listed

 

[ ˈlɪstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

finance

To list means to officially quote a security for trading on a stock exchange.

Synonyms

catalog, quote, register.

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Word Description / Examples
listed

Used when something is included or mentioned in a list or enumeration.

  • Her name was listed among the top performers.
  • Items are listed in alphabetical order.
quote

Commonly used when referencing someone's exact words or when providing a price estimate.

  • She gave a direct quote from the novel.
  • The contractor provided a quote for the renovation project.
register

Typically used when signing up or enrolling for something, or recording information officially.

  • You need to register for the conference by Friday.
  • They registered the birth of their child at the town hall.
catalog

Often used when referring to a collection of items organized systematically, like in a book or database.

  • The store's new catalog features a range of summer outfits.
  • They catalog all their books by genre and author.

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • After being listed, the stock saw an increase in trading volume.
Context #2 | Verb

online

To list can also mean to put an item up for sale on an online marketplace or platform.

Synonyms

advertise, offer, promote.

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Word Description / Examples
listed

Use when something has been formally included in a specified list or catalog.

  • The new product is now listed on our website.
  • Their company is listed on the stock exchange.
advertise

Use when you want to draw public attention to a product, service, or event through various forms of media.

  • They advertise their products on social media.
  • The concert was advertised in the local newspapers.
offer

Use when you provide or present something for someone to accept or reject.

  • The store is offering a discount on all items this weekend.
  • He offered to help her with the project.
promote

Use when you support or actively encourage something to increase its visibility, popularity, or acceptance.

  • They are working to promote healthy eating habits in schools.
  • The company promotes its best employees to higher positions.

Examples of usage

  • She listed her old furniture on the website for sale.
  • If you want to sell your products, you should list them on various e-commerce platforms.

Translations

Translations of the word "listed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 listado

🇮🇳 सूचीबद्ध

🇩🇪 aufgeführt

🇮🇩 tercantum

🇺🇦 перелічений

🇵🇱 wymieniony

🇯🇵 リストされた

🇫🇷 listé

🇪🇸 listado

🇹🇷 listelenmiş

🇰🇷 열거된

🇸🇦 مدرج

🇨🇿 uvedený

🇸🇰 uvedený

🇨🇳 列出的

🇸🇮 naveden

🇮🇸 skráð

🇰🇿 тізімге енгізілген

🇬🇪 ჩამოთვლილი

🇦🇿 siyahıya alınmış

🇲🇽 listado

Etymology

The word 'listed' originated from Middle English 'listen', meaning to enlist or enroll. Over time, it evolved to include the concept of making an official record or inventory. In modern usage, 'listed' has taken on various meanings, from being officially quoted on a stock exchange to putting items up for sale online.

See also: enlist, enlisting, glisten, listable, listen, listers, listing, listless, sublist.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,861, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.