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medium of exchange

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noun

anything generally accepted as representing a standard of value and exchangeable for goods or services.

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RELATED WORDS

cash, money

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Origin of medium of exchange

First recorded in 1730–40
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British Dictionary definitions for medium of exchange

medium of exchange

noun

anything acceptable as a measure of value and a standard of exchange for goods and services in a particular country, region, etc
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