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Sell short

Sell short Meaning & Definition
Sell short Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sell short?

[v] underestimate the real value or ability of; "Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge"
[v] 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

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See Also | sell | underestimate | underrate

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