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listed
LIHST-ihd
Listed (adj) means Recorded on an official list. Example: “The medication is listed as a controlled substance.”
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Recorded on an official list.
"The medication is listed as a controlled substance."
"Every member of staff is listed on the company website."
"The restaurant is listed in the guide as suitable for families."
2
(UK) Protected by law for its historic or architectural value.
"The old church is a Grade I listed building and can't be altered without permission."
"Our cottage is a listed building, so we need permission to change the windows."
"The listed barn was carefully restored by people from the village."
3
(of a company) Traded on a public stock exchange.
"The firm went public last year and is now listed on the stock exchange."
"Shares of any listed company can be bought through an ordinary broker."
"Being a listed business means you must publish your accounts for the public."
How to use listed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially recorded, protected, or publicly traded, depending on context.
UK vs US
"Listed building" is a specifically British/Irish legal term; American English uses "historic landmark" or "on the National Register" instead.
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What does “listed” mean?
The word “listed” means recorded on an official list. In plain terms, officially recorded, protected, or publicly traded, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “listed”?
“Listed” is pronounced LIHST-ihd (/ˈlɪst.ɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “listed” in a sentence?
Here is “listed” used in a sentence: “The medication is listed as a controlled substance.”
What part of speech is “listed”?
“Listed” is an adjective.
Is “listed” a common word?
“Listed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “listed” have?
“Listed” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: recorded on an official list.
What is a listed building?
In the UK, a listed building is one placed on an official register as being of special architectural or historic interest. Listing gives it legal protection, so owners usually need consent before altering or demolishing it. Buildings are graded by importance, and the aim is to preserve the country's heritage for the future.
What does it mean for a company to be listed?
A listed company is one whose shares are recorded on a recognised stock exchange, where the public can buy and sell them. Listing lets a business raise money from investors, but it also brings strict reporting rules and public scrutiny. A company not on any exchange is described as unlisted or private.
What is the opposite of listed?
The usual opposite is unlisted, meaning not recorded on the relevant official list — an unlisted phone number or an unlisted company, for example. When something is deliberately taken off a list, it is delisted, as when shares are removed from a stock exchange. Both describe absence from the register.
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