word
collateralization
kuh-lat-er-ul-uh-ZAY-shun
kəˌlætərəlaɪˈzeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
collateralization
Dictionary meaning
The process of securing an obligation with pledged assets or collateral.
History and origin
Financial terminology.
Examples
- The lender demanded higher collateralization after the borrower's rating fell.
Common mispronunciations
co-lat-er-uh-lih-ZAY-shun
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