dilution
noun
di·lu·tion
dī-ˈlü-shən 
də-
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That breakage and dilution of the relationship is, in essence, what happens to company culture when everyone is dispersed.
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Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Doing so can increase the risk of adverse reactions, especially without proper formulation or dilution.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
With a market cap of $59 billion, that’s a huge dilution for existing shareholders.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 30 Sep. 2024
The sorting is by growth in revenue per share, since a boost in revenue made possible by a dilution of the share base doesn’t do much good for investors.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
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Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Doing so can increase the risk of adverse reactions, especially without proper formulation or dilution.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
With a market cap of $59 billion, that’s a huge dilution for existing shareholders.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 30 Sep. 2024
The sorting is by growth in revenue per share, since a boost in revenue made possible by a dilution of the share base doesn’t do much good for investors.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Dilution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dilution. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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dilution
noun
di·lu·tion
dī-ˈlü-shən
də-
1
: the action of diluting : the state of being diluted
2
: something (as a solution) that is diluted
Medical Definition
dilution
noun
di·lu·tion
dī-ˈlü-shən, də-
Legal Definition
dilution
noun
di·lu·tion
dī-ˈlü-shən, də-
1
: a lessening of real value (as of equity) by a decrease in relative worth
specifically
: a decrease of the value per share of common stock caused by an increase in the total number of shares
2
: a lessening of the value of a trademark that is caused by use of the mark by another and that creates potential confusion on the part of the consumer
3
: a weakening of the voting rights of a group of citizens (as a minority) because the representatives they elect have no greater legislative power than the representatives elected by smaller voting groups
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