[boo-ster] 
| 1. | a person or thing that boosts, esp. an energetic and enthusiastic supporter. |
| 2. | Electricity. a device connected in series with a current for increasing or decreasing the nominal circuit voltage. |
| 3. | Railroads. any machine, device, phenomenon, etc., that helps to move a train, as a tailwind, downgrade, roller bearings, or esp. a helper locomotive. |
| 4. | Military. an explosive more powerful than a primer, for ensuring the detonation of the main charge of a shell. |
| 5. | Rocketry.
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| 6. | Medicine/Medical. Also called booster dose, booster shot. a dose of an immunizing substance given to maintain or renew the effect of a previous one. |
| 7. | Pharmacology. a chemical compound, medicinal substance, or the like, that serves as a synergist. |
| 8. | a radio-frequency amplifier for connecting between a radio or television antenna and the receiving set to intensify the received signal. |
| 9. | an auxiliary pump, used in a pipeline or other system, to add to or maintain a prevailing amount of pressure or vacuum. |
| 10. | Slang. a shoplifter or petty thief. |
| booster shot n. An additional dose of an immunizing agent, such as a vaccine or toxoid, given at a time after the initial dose to sustain the immune response elicited by the previous dose of the same agent. Also called booster dose. |
Booster Shot
The name given to the first formal recommendation report issued by an underwriter for an IPO. It is presented in the process of the public offering.
Investopedia Commentary
The booster shot acts as a way to reinforce attractiveness of the new issue. The underwriter attempts to ensure a successful offering by strengthening the issues appeal.
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booster boost·er (b&oomacr;'stər)
n.
An additional dose of an immunizing agent, such as a vaccine or toxoid, given at a time after the initial dose to sustain the immune response elicited by the previous dose of the same agent. Also called booster dose, booster shot.
booster (b 'stər) Pronunciation Key
An additional dose of an immunizing agent, such as a vaccine or toxoid, given at a time period of weeks to years after the initial dose to sustain the immune response elicited by the first dose. Tetanus, diphtheria, and measles vaccines are commonly given in booster doses. |
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