pyramiding
ˈpɪrəmɪdɪŋ
Definition

Definition of pyramiding - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
market betsTECH.trading strategy involving increasing positionsTECH.
  • Pyramiding can amplify both gains and losses in trading.
leveraging scaling
2.
wealth growthTECH.accumulation of assets by continually reinvesting profitsTECH.
  • The company's growth was largely due to successful pyramiding..
compounding reinvesting

Adjective

1.
incrementalRareincreasing in a step-by-step mannerRare
  • The pyramiding costs of the project were concerning.
escalating progressive
2.
structureRarearranged in a pyramid-like structureRare
  • The pyramiding layers of the cake were impressive.
layered stepped tiered
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increasing debt by borrowing more to pay off existing debt
The company faced a pyramiding debt problem, borrowing more to cover old loans.

Origin of pyramiding

Greek, pyramis (pyramid) + -ing (action)

Examples of pyramiding in a sentence

  • Investors often use pyramiding to maximize their returns.
  • His wealth grew through careful pyramiding of investments.
  • Pyramiding allowed the firm to expand rapidly.
  • The company was exposed for its pyramiding activities.
  • Victims of the pyramiding scam lost their life savings.
  • Pyramiding can lead to serious health issues.

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  1. French:pyramiding, croissant, ...
  2. German:Pyramiding, schrittweise steigend, ...
  3. Italian:piramidazione, incrementale, ...
  4. Spanish:apalancamiento, incremental, ...
  5. Portuguese:piramidação, escalonado, ...
  6. Chinese:金字塔式交易, 逐步增加的, ...
  7. Japanese:ピラミッディング, 段階的に増加する, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّرَاكُم الهَرَمِي, تَصاعُدي, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּירַמִידִינְג, מִדּוֹרֵג, ...
  10. Russian:пирамидинг, пошаговое увеличение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пірамідинг, поступовий, ...
  12. Hindi:पिरामिडिंग, क्रमिक, ...
pyramid
ˈpɪrəmɪd
pyramid: structure with triangular outer surfaces and a square base
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Definition of pyramid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
architecturestructure with triangular outer surfaces and a square base
  • The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the ancient wonders of the world..
mausoleum monument tomb
2.
organizationhierarchical system or structure
  • The company's management is structured like a pyramid..
hierarchy structure system
3.
mathematicsTECH.solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sidesTECH.
  • A pyramid has a base and triangular faces.
polyhedron tetrahedron

Verb

1.
growthintr.increase rapidly in size or intensityintr.
  • His investments began to pyramid as the market soared..
amplify escalate expand
2.
financeintr.operate an illegal scheme that pays earlier recruits from new feesintr.
  • He was caught pyramiding in a fraudulent scheme.
scam scheme
3.
structuretr.Rarestack items in a triangular layered shapetr.Rare
  • The books were pyramided on the table.
layer stack tier
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    structure with triangular outer surfaces and a square base
  • pyramid: solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides
    solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides

Expressions with pyramid

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foundational level of a hierarchical structure
The workers at the bottom of the pyramid are essential.
triangular formation with performers supporting others
The circus act included an impressive human pyramid.
bottom part of a pyramid structure
The archaeologists studied the base of the pyramid.
business model focusing on recruitment over sales
Pyramid selling schemes often collapse, leaving many with losses.
reverse a hierarchical structure or order
The new manager decided to invert the pyramid in the company.
illegal investment scam relying on new recruits
He lost his savings in a pyramid scheme.

Origin of pyramid

Greek, pyramis (pyramid)

Examples of pyramid in a sentence

  • They built a pyramid out of sand.
  • The organizational pyramid was clear in the company's hierarchy.
  • The charity's structure resembled a pyramid with many volunteers at the base.
  • The pyramid was used to teach geometry.
  • He built a model pyramid for the project.
  • She was wary of joining any pyramid scheme.

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  1. French:pyramide, se multiplier, ...
  2. German:Pyramide, schnell anwachsen, ...
  3. Italian:piramide, crescere esponenzialmente, ...
  4. Spanish:pirámide, crecer exponencialmente, ...
  5. Portuguese:pirâmide, crescer rapidamente, ...
  6. Chinese:金字塔, 迅速增加, ...
  7. Japanese:ピラミッド, 急成長する, ...
  8. Arabic:هَرَم, تَضَاعَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִּירָמִידָה, לִגְדּוֹל בְּקֶצֶב מָהִיר, ...
  10. Russian:пирамида, быстро расти, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піраміда, швидко зростати, ...
  12. Hindi:पिरामिड, तेजी से बढ़ना, ...

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