exchange rate

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noun

the ratio at which a unit of the currency of one country can be exchanged for that of another country.

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Words nearby exchange rate

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Origin of exchange rate

First recorded in 1895–1900

Also called rate of exchange.

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Examples from the Web for exchange rate

[W] thout an exchange-rate safety valve you need an alternate way to rebalance economies.
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British Dictionary definitions for exchange rate

exchange rate

noun

the rate at which the currency unit of one country may be exchanged for that of another

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Culture definitions for exchange rate

exchange rate

The price at which one currency can be purchased with another currency or gold. At any time, for example, one U.S. dollar can purchase a certain number of EU euros or Japanese yen.