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exchange rate

American  

noun

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

exchange rate British  

noun

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

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exchange rate Cultural  

  1. 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.

Etymology

Origin of exchange rate

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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It slightly increased the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar’s nominal effective exchange rate policy band, aiming to curb rising prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

On an organic basis -- excluding exchange rate fluctuations and changes in the business -- sales rose by one percent.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Net sales grew by 5% at a constant exchange rate to $11.09 billion, broadly in line with analyst expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

"In the foreign exchange market, the dollar/yen exchange rate was trading in the mid-153 yen range, a weaker yen than the previous day, which is likely to support export-related stocks."

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The exchange rate is a farce, the price of carrots indefensible, duplicity lives everywhere.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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