currency

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
    general acceptance or use
    a current state of general acceptance and use
    the property of belonging to the present time

Word Origin

currency (n.)
1650s, "condition of flowing," from Latin currens, present participle of currere "to run" (see current (adj.)); the sense of a flow or course extended 1699 (by John Locke) to "circulation of money."

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Example

1. Who wins a currency war ?
2. Is china a currency manipulator ?
3. A cheaper currency may help .
4. Would you buy the currency ?
5. Which currency is more trustworthy ?

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