Buyback
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbaɪˌbæk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Buyback is a noun meaning The repurchase of something previously sold, especially of stock by the company that issued it.
Meaning
The repurchase of something previously sold, especially of stock by the company that issued it.
More Meanings
- A government purchase scheme intended to achieve a specific goal such as habitat protection or a reduction in firearm numbers.
- (countable) A free drink given to a patron by a bartender.
Example Sentences
Infosys Ltd., Bengaluru-based tech services and digital transformation firm, has announced its biggest-ever share buyback of ₹18,000 crore at a 19% premium, as per a regulatory filing it made in the late evening on Thursday. […] This is Infosys' 5th buyback. Earlier, it had announced buybacks worth ₹13,000 crore in 2017, ₹ 8,260 crore in 2019, ₹9,200 crore in 2021 and ₹9,300 crore in 2023.
Word Forms
- buybacks
Synonyms for buyback
Depending on context, synonyms include redemption, repurchase.
Antonyms for buyback
Common opposites include sellback.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include redemption, repurchase, buy, purchasing, buying, purchase.
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