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Securitization

sih-kyoor-ih-tih-ZAY-shun

/sɪˌkjʊərɪtɪˈzeɪʃən/

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Securitization

Dictionary meaning

The process of pooling assets and selling them as securities to investors.

Examples

  • Mortgage securitization was central to the 2008 financial crisis.

Pronunciation tips

Six syllables. Stress on fifth syllable.

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