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   deposit

   /dɪˈpɒzɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a sum of money paid into a bank or building society account: "cash funds which are an alternative to bank or building society deposits"
   • 2. a sum payable as a first instalment on the purchase of something or as a pledge for a contract, the balance being payable later: "we've saved enough for a deposit on a house" Similar down paymentpart paymentadvance paymentprepaymentinstalmentsecurityretainerpledgestakefront moneymoney up front
   • ▪ a returnable sum payable on the hire or rental of something, to cover possible loss or damage: "a refundable €100 deposit is payable on arrival at the villa"
   • ▪ (in the UK) a sum of money lodged by an election candidate and forfeited if they fail to receive a certain proportion of the votes: "he lost his deposit with only 883 votes"
   • 3. a layer or mass of accumulated matter: "the deposits of salt on the paintwork" Similar accumulationsedimentsublimatelayercoveringcoatingdustingblanket
   • ▪ a natural underground layer of rock, coal, or other material: "a great quantity of pottery was found in this deposit" Similar seamveinlodelayerstratumbedaccumulation
   • 4. the action of placing something in a specified place: "the deposit of a thesis in a library gives no guarantee of copyright protection"

   verb

   • 1. put or set down (something or someone) in a specific place: "he deposited a pile of school books on the kitchen table" Similar put (down)placelay (down)set (down)unloadrestsettlesitdroplet fallthrow downfling downinformal:dumpstickparkplonkpopshovebungplunkarchaic:unladerare:positOpposite pick up
   • ▪ (of water, the wind, or other natural agency) lay down (matter) gradually as a layer or covering: "beds where salt is deposited by the tide" Similar leave behindleaveset downlet settleprecipitatedumpwash upcast up
   • ▪ lay (an egg): "the female deposits a line of eggs"
   • 2. place (something) somewhere for safekeeping: "a vault in which guests may deposit valuable property"
   • ▪ pay (a sum of money) into a bank or building society account: "the money had been deposited in a Swiss bank account" Similar lodgebankhousestorestowput awayhoardlay inentrustconsigncommitinformal:stashsquirrel awaysalt awayput aside for a rainy day
   • ▪ pay (a sum) as a first instalment or as a pledge for a contract: "I had to deposit 10% of the price of the house"

   Word Origin late 16th century (especially in the phrases in deposit or on deposit): from Latin depositum (noun), medieval Latin depositare (verb), both from Latin deposit- ‘laid aside’, from the verb deponere.

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2. www.bankrate.com › banking › cdsWhat is a CD (certificate of deposit)? - Bankrate

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   4 days ago · A certificate of deposit (CD) is a low-risk deposit account that earns a fixed rate of return. In exchange for this guaranteed yield, you agree to lock up your money until the CD’s term expires.

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3. pwskills.com › blog › deposit-bfsiWhat is Deposit? Definition, Meaning, Types, and Examples

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   1 day ago · A deposit is a sum of money held in a bank account or other financial institution that can be transferred from one person’s account to another person’s account. Deposits can be made to save our balance and earn interest on them. These deposits can be withdrawn anytime when needed.

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5. www.forbes.com › advisor › bankingPros And Cons Of Using A Certificate Of Deposit (CD ... - Forbes

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   Sep 27, 2024 · CDs are time deposit accounts offered by brick-and-mortar banks, credit unions and online financial institutions. A CD allows you to hold money for a specific amount of time while earning...

6. quickonomics.com › terms › time-depositTime Deposit Definition & Examples - Quickonomics

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   Sep 8, 2024 · A time deposit, also known as a term deposit or fixed deposit, is a financial product offered by banks and credit unions where an individual deposits a sum of money for a specified period, receiving interest in return.

7. www.investopedia.com › how-much-cash-can-youHow Much Cash Can You Deposit at a Bank? - Investopedia

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   Sep 11, 2024 · You can generally deposit as much as you want at a bank or other financial institution, but some banks may have extra rules and restrictions due to federal law and bank policy.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › on depositOn deposit Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 18, 2024 · idiom. of money. : in a bank account. The company has millions of dollars on deposit with several foreign banks. Examples of on deposit in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Savings rates While the central bank has no direct influence on deposit rates, the yields tend to be correlated to changes in the target federal funds rate.

9. www.forbes.com › advisor › bankingCertificate Of Deposit – Forbes Advisor

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   2 days ago · Read about Certificates of Deposit (CDs), a secure investment option with fixed interest rates and terms.