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currency

[ˈkʌrənsi]

currency Definition

  • 1a system of money in general use in a particular country
  • 2the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use

Using currency: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "currency" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The euro is the currency used in most European countries.

  • Example

    The US dollar is the world's most widely used currency.

  • Example

    The company accepts payment in several currencies.

  • Example

    The currency exchange rate fluctuates daily.

currency Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for currency

Idioms Using currency

  • currently accepted or used

    Example

    That phrase is no longer in currency.

  • pass current (currency)

    to be accepted as genuine or valid

    Example

    The bank refused to accept the counterfeit currency.

  • change hands (of money or currency)

    to pass from one person to another

    Example

    The painting has changed hands several times, each time for a higher price.

Phrases with currency

  • a form of currency that is available only in digital or electronic form, not in physical form

    Example

    Bitcoin is a popular digital currency.

  • the currency of another country

    Example

    I need to exchange my dollars for foreign currency before I travel.

  • a currency that is widely accepted around the world and can be easily converted into other currencies

    Example

    The US dollar is considered a hard currency.

Origins of currency

from Latin 'currens', meaning 'to run'

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Summary: currency in Brief

The term 'currency' [ˈkʌrənsi] refers to a system of money in use in a country or region, such as the US dollar or the euro. It can also refer to the quality of being generally accepted or in use. Phrases like 'digital currency' and 'hard currency' denote specific types of currency, while idioms like 'in currency' and 'pass current' describe its acceptance or validity.

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