currency

[ kur-uhn-see, kuhr- ]
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noun,plural cur·ren·cies.
  1. something that is used as a medium of exchange; money.

  2. general acceptance; prevalence; vogue.

  1. a time or period during which something is widely accepted and circulated.

  2. the fact or quality of being widely accepted and circulated from person to person.

  3. circulation, as of coin.

Origin of currency

1
From the Medieval Latin word currentia, dating back to 1650–60. See current, -ency

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British Dictionary definitions for currency

currency

/ (ˈkʌrənsɪ) /


nounplural -cies
  1. a metal or paper medium of exchange that is in current use in a particular country

  2. general acceptance or circulation; prevalence: the currency of ideas

  1. the period of time during which something is valid, accepted, or in force

  2. the act of being passed from person to person

  3. Australian (formerly) the local medium of exchange, esp in the colonies, as distinct from sterling

  4. Australian slang

    • (formerly) the native-born Australians, as distinct from the British immigrants

    • (as modifier): a currency lad

Origin of currency

1
C17: from Medieval Latin currentia, literally: a flowing, from Latin currere to run, flow

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Cultural definitions for currency

currency

Any form of money in actual use as a medium of exchange.

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