OMNIUM

Etymology

Noun

omnium (plural omniums)

(cycling) A multiple race event in track cycling. Historically the omnium has had a variety of formats. Currently it consists of the following six events: flying lap, points race, elimination, individual pursuit, scratch race, and time trial.

(finance) The aggregate value of the different stocks in which a loan to government is usually funded.

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Source: Wiktionary


Om"ni*um, n. Etym: [L., of all, gen. pl. of omnis all.] (Eng.Stock Exchange)

Definition: The aggregate value of the different stocks in which a loan to government is now usually funded. M'Culloch.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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IMMOBILIZATION

(noun) fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; “immobilization of the injured knee was necessary”


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