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offering

of·fer·ing [ áwfəring, óffəring ] (plural of·fer·ings)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. contribution: something that is offered, or the act of offering
What are the bookstores' latest offerings?

2. gift for god: something offered as a sacrifice to a deity

3. money given during church service: a financial contribution to a church, often made during a church service.
See also  collection


4. finance issuance of new securities: the putting of a new securities issue on sale to the public through an underwriter

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