Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of holding
"After reviewing his recent tax filings, the accountant found discrepancies in several of his overseas holdings that needed immediate attention."
In plain English: Holdings are the assets and property that someone owns, such as money, stocks, or land.
"The company's annual report listed all its property and financial holdings."
Usage: Holdings refers to assets or properties owned by an individual or organization, such as real estate, stocks, or business interests. Use this term when discussing the total collection of valuable items under someone's control rather than temporary possession.
Derived from Old English healdan, holding refers to property or assets held by an individual or entity, originally denoting land possessed under feudal tenure. The plural form emphasizes multiple distinct parcels of such possessions.