transaction

[tran-sak-shuhn, -zak-]

noun

1. the act of transacting or the fact of being transacted.

2. an instance or process of transacting something.

   Synonyms: affair, venture, enterprise, bargain, deal

3. something that is transacted, especially a business agreement.

4. Psychology.,  an interaction of an individual with one or more other persons, especially as influenced by their assumed relational roles of parent, child, or adult.

5. transactions, the published records of the proceedings, as papers read, addresses delivered, or discussions, at the meetings of a learned society or the like.

transaction

/ trænˈzækʃən /

noun

1. something that is transacted, esp a business deal or negotiation

2. the act of transacting or the state of being transacted

3. (plural) the published records of the proceedings of a society, conference, etc

4. (in business computing) the act of obtaining and paying for an item or service

5. (in general computing) the transmission and processing of an item of data

Other Word Forms

• transactional adjective
• transactionally adverb
• pretransaction noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of transaction¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin trānsāctiōn- (stem of trānsāctiō ) “completion, transaction”; transact, -ion

Example Sentences

With Ms Rayner's full cooperation and assistance, I have reviewed relevant documentation from the property transaction.

From BBC

Rayner's team have not provided details of the law firm she used instead, and it is not clear if this was a conveyancing lawyer who specialises in property transactions or more specialist tax advice.

From BBC

The Activision deal is the latest in a string of high-profile transactions Paramount has embarked on since Ellison took over the legacy studio.

From Los Angeles Times

The tariffs – among the highest in the world – include a 25% penalty for transactions with Russia, which are a key source of funds for its war in Ukraine.

From BBC

The elder Policy, who later was president and part-owner of the Cleveland Browns, said this transaction is not only good for the Packers but for the NFL as a whole.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• action 
• activity 
• affair 
• agreement 
• bond 
• business 
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• contract 
• deal 
• enterprise 
• matter 
• negotiation 
• purchase 
• sale 
• selling