Word Finder - tickers

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One who makes a tick mark.

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A measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur.

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The ticker was showing an increased rate of flow.

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A ticker tape, either the traditional paper kind or a scrolling message on a screen.

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I checked the prices on the ticker one last time before placing the trade.

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A heart, especially a human one.

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My ticker gave out and I had to go to the hospital for surgery.

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A birdwatcher who aims to see (and tick off on a list) as many bird species as possible.

It's time we returned to the real world and put the box tickers back in their box.

It 's time we returned to the real world and put the box tickers back in their box.

Tickers are often used to count down the days toward the release of a new album or perhaps a tour date from a favorite artist.

These handy pregnancy tickers are also a lovely way to inform people of your good news and let them share in the anticipation as the big event and birth of a new baby gets closer.

From national holidays to personal vacation departures, people use tickers and timers to count down how much time is left until something exciting takes place - and they use Myspace to help others get excited as well!

This obviously eliminates many of the features of some websites, such as stock tickers and other up-to-date, real-time parts of a web page.