special drawing rights

plural noun

1. the reserve asset created through the International Monetary Fund as a supplement to gold and U.S. dollars, for use among the member governments in settling international payments. SDR, S.D.R.

special drawing rights

plural noun

1. SDRs. (sometimes capitals) the reserve assets of the International Monetary Fund on which member nations may draw in proportion to their contribution to the Fund

Word History and Origins

Origin of special drawing rights¹

First recorded in 1965–70