Flotation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's flotation on the stock exchange was a huge success, raising millions of dollars in capital.
- The flotation of the new tech firm was highly anticipated by investors, who were eager to get in on the ground floor.
- The company's decision to go public through a flotation was seen as a strategic move to raise funds for expansion.
- The flotation of the company's shares was managed by a team of investment bankers who handled the IPO.
- The flotation of the company's bonds was a more conservative approach to financing, offering a fixed rate of return to investors.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The density of the helium-filled balloon allowed for effortless flotation in the air.
- The life jacket's buoyancy ensured the swimmer's flotation in the water.
- The raft's flotation was compromised when the inflatable compartments were punctured.
- The boat's flotation was stable despite the rough waves.
- The device's flotation in the oil was a key factor in its design.