From Longman Business Dictionaryover-the-counter dealingˌover-the-ˌcounter ˈdealing [uncountable] especially British EnglishFINANCE the buying and selling of shares etc directly between dealers over the telephone and computer systemsSYNOVER-THE COUNTER TRADING AmEIn national over-the-counter dealing, Pearson shares closed at 702.62p, up 6.62p. → dealing