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short for something
[of a form] being a shortened form of a word or phrase. Photo is short for photograph. Dave is short for David.
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short for something
as a less long form of a word or name They call their baby Libby, short for Elizabeth. The group is known as MADD, short for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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He sold short for proceeds of [MATHEMATICAL EXPRESSION NOT REPRODUCIBLE IN ASCII]--i.
You are the one to decide how much is short for you.
Any short sale must be done only after an "Affirmative Determination" is made regarding the ability of the trader to borrow the shares sold short for delivery within 3 days.
 
 
 
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