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Definition flotation in British English

flotation noun

noun
/fləʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the sale of shares in a company for the first time

Example

The firm is planning a £30 million stock market flotation.

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2

the ability to float, or the process of floating

Example

a flotation vest

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Definition flotation in British English