InvestorWords.com
dilute
Definition
To reduce the consistency or value of something by adding in another element of similar form. Stocks become diluted when a company issues more shares to investors. "The stocks that I purchased from my company were more valuable before the company diluted their worth by issuing more shares."
Recommended Articles from InvestorGuide.com
Related Videos
Featured Advertiser
Get our free Term of the Day newsletter!



