currency
Americannoun
plural
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something that is used as a medium of exchange; money.
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general acceptance; prevalence; vogue.
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a time or period during which something is widely accepted and circulated.
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the fact or quality of being widely accepted and circulated from person to person.
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circulation, as of coin.
noun
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a metal or paper medium of exchange that is in current use in a particular country
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general acceptance or circulation; prevalence
the currency of ideas
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the period of time during which something is valid, accepted, or in force
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the act of being passed from person to person
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(formerly) the local medium of exchange, esp in the colonies, as distinct from sterling
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slang
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(formerly) the native-born Australians, as distinct from the British immigrants
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( as modifier )
a currency lad
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Etymology
Origin of currency
From the Medieval Latin word currentia, dating back to 1650–60. See current, -ency
Example Sentences
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He justified this view by citing a dysfunctional banking system, a highly unstable currency, the absence of the rule of law guaranteeing private property, the failure of the centrally planned economy, and "completely dilapidated" infrastructure.
From Barron's
Trading in currency markets, including a modest retreat for the dollar, suggest Wall Street is willing to nibble around the edges of a post-war trade.
From Barron's
“Rate expectations should remain fluid and commodity price dependent, and continue to play a secondary role for currency markets.”
From Barron's
“Rate expectations should remain fluid and commodity price dependent, and continue to play a secondary role for currency markets.”
From Barron's
Analysts at French investment banking firm Natixis Research published a report Thursday which warned that declining current account surpluses will weaken Asian currencies, raising inflation expectations and lead to tighter financial conditions.
From MarketWatch
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