 over-the-counter |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (of medicinal drugs) able to be sold without a doctor's prescription | |
| Synonyms: | nonprescription | |
| Examples: | "nonprescription drugs" "an over-the-counter cold remedy" |
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| Related terms: | prescription medicine | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (of securities) not quoted on a stock exchange | |
| Synonyms: | otc | |
| Examples: | "over-the-counter stocks" |
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| Related terms: | unlisted | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (of securities) not quoted on a stock exchange | |
| Examples: | "over-the-counter stocks" |
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| Related terms: | unlisted | |
| Similar spelling: |
over-the-hill |
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