Word
LTD
Phoneticsltd
/ˈɛɫˈtiˈdi/
Definitions
01limited company
adj. Stands for Limited. It is used after a company name to show that the owners are only responsible for a certain amount of the company's debt.
adj. Abbreviation for Limited. It follows a company name to indicate that it is a private limited company, meaning the financial liability of its shareholders is legally restricted.
“The contract was signed by a representative from Smith & Sons Ltd. last Tuesday.”
“The transition from a sole proprietorship to a registered Ltd. company provided the founders with significant protection against personal financial loss.”
Formal · Technical · British English
Usage
Always capitalized and placed immediately after the company name, often preceded by a comma.
Teaching tip
This is the standard British equivalent of the American 'Inc.' (Incorporated).
Synonyms
02long-term disability
n. Stands for long-term disability. This refers to an insurance plan or a physical condition that stops someone from working for a long time.
n. Abbreviation for long-term disability. Refers to insurance coverage or a medical status involving a chronic condition that prevents employment for an extended duration.
“He had to apply for LTD after his back injury made it impossible to return to the factory.”
“The human resources department reviewed the employee's LTD benefits to ensure the policy covered the necessary rehabilitation costs.”
Technical · American English
Usage
Usually functions as an uncountable noun or an attributive noun before 'benefits' or 'insurance'.
Teaching tip
In professional contexts, this is almost always used as an acronym rather than being spoken as 'limited'.
Synonyms
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