holding
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhoʊɫdɪŋ// UK //hˈəʊldɪŋ// hold·ing
n. something that you own or control, such as land, money, or shares in a company. It is often used when talking about business or property.
n. an amount of property, land, or stock owned by a person or an organization. Often used in the plural to describe a portfolio of assets.
The family has a large holding in the local bank.
After the merger, the investment firm increased its holding in the tech sector to twenty percent.
The billionaire's diverse holdings include vast tracts of agricultural land, several media outlets, and a controlling interest in a major shipping company.
Usage
Often used in the plural form ('holdings') when referring to a collection of different assets or properties.