Difference between Pump and Ticker

What is the difference between Pump and Ticker?

Pump as a noun is a device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas. while Ticker as a noun is a measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur.

Pump

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To use a pump to move (liquid or gas). (often followed by up) To fill with air. To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump. To shake (a person's hand) vigorously. To gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning. To use a pump to move liquid or gas. To be going very well.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas. An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel. A swelling of the muscles caused by increased blood flow following high intensity weightlifting. A ride on a bicycle given to a passenger, usually on the handlebars or fender. The heart. A type of shoe, a trainer or sneaker. A type of very high-heeled shoe; stilettoes. A dancing shoe.

Example sentence: Exporting oil would not drive up prices at the pump. American drivers buy refined products, which the U.S. already exports. Many studies - from a range of institutions and government agencies, including the Congressional Budget Office and the Energy Information Administration - have shown that lifting the export ban could actually lower gas prices.

Ticker

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur.A stock ticker.A news ticker.The heart.

We hope you now know whether to use Pump or Ticker in your sentence.

Also read

Popular Articles